Ruth Wilbur Voldrich

Ruth Wilbur Voldrich, 93, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at the Health Care Center of Westminster-Thurber Community in Columbus, Ohio. Born April 30, 1918 in Omaha, Nebraska to Leroy and Hope (Hutton) Wilbur, she married Constantine Voldrich on February 12, 1944. They raised three children in Upper Arlington, Ohio: Connie Voldrich of Manhattan, New York; William (Antonia) Voldrich of Richland, Washington; and John (Holly) Voldrich of Columbus, Ohio.

She attended Stephens College and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1940, where she received a graduate degree in Social Administration. She was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. In 1941, Ruth moved to Columbus, Ohio where she was employed as a social worker with the Red Cross.

Ruth was a loyal and loving wife and mother, and an active member of many civic and church organizations including the Women's Association of the Columbus Symphony, Friends of the YWCA, and Church Women United. As a member of Broad Street Presbyterian Church, she was also involved in the ministries of the Social Witness Council, Presbyterian Women, and the Downtowners (Campus Ministry).

Her husband, along with grandson Samuel Voldrich, precedes her in death.

In addition to her children, Ruth is survived by a brother, Robert Wilbur of Wichita, Kansas, grandchildren Joseph Voldrich and Angela (Nicholas) Merrick, and great-grandchildren Ella Voldrich, Rory and Josie Kate Merrick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Downtowners, Inc., 404 W. Third St. 43215. A memorial service will be held at Broad Street Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 25 at 4:30 P.M. A reception for friends and family will follow in Palmer Hall after the service.