RUTH A. SHAPPIE

Ruth A. Shappie, age 94, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Brookdale in Piqua, OH.  She was born on March 29, 1921 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Charles and Meta (Wotli) Lind. She was married to Carl J. Shappie who preceded her in death on August 4, 2007.

She is survived by her nephew, Walter and Mary Miller and close friend, Pat Barker.  In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Shappie was preceded in death by her brother, Charles and her sister, Marie Miller; and close friend, Bill Barker.

She graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, Missouri.  Mrs. Shappie was a bookkeeper at the South Side National Bank in St. Louis before moving to Troy with her husband in 1948. She was employed by the City of Troy and served as payroll clerk prior to being appointed deputy city auditor. She was later a bookkeeper for GM Aero Products for 14 years before she retired.   Mrs. Shappie was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Troy; a Life Member of Brukner Nature Center, Troy Senior Citizens, Elks Auxiliary, and the Antique Car Club.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the Baird Funeral Home with Rev. Ric Barnes officiating.  Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy.  The family will receive friends from 12-2 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Special appreciation to Kindred Hospice for their care and support.  Memorial contributions may be made to Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Ludlow Falls, OH 45339. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.