Obituary of Ruth Erdman

<h1>Ruth Erdman</h1> (nee Moyer) 1928 – 2008 Ruth passed away, peacefully, at the age of 80, on December 26, 2008, due to complications from a rare blood disease. Lovingly remembered by her former husband, Don Erdman and his wife Barbara of Waterloo, daughter, Ginny Ehrlich and husband Tim of Waterloo, sons, Ralph and his partner Evelyn of Kitchener, Michael and his partner Robert of Toronto, and Wayne and his wife Barb of Unionville, and grandchildren, Sarah Erdman, Corey Erdman, Daniel and Ryan Ehrlich. Remembered by her sisters, Dorothy Malleck and Patricia Ziegler of Kitchener, sister-in-law, Lois and her husband Phil Kress of Florida, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Victor and Hermine (Herz) Moyer. Ruth enjoyed her family, many friends, music, gardening, traveling, reading, and charitable work. The K-W Community Orchestra, her music group Fermata and CAMMAC music camp, as well as volunteering for Out Of The Cold, were dear to her. On Sunday, January 4, 2009, there will be visitation at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 22 Willow St., Waterloo, from 12:30 to 3:00 pm followed by a Memorial Service at the church at 3:30 pm. Pastors Judi Harris, Paul Hartig, and Becky Klages will officiate. Reception to immediately follow the service at the church. Cremation has occurred. A private family burial will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. John’s Lutheran Church, K-W Community Orchestra, Luther Manor, or Out Of The Cold would be appreciated by Ruth and her family. Donations may be arranged by contacting the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Ruth, a donation will be made by the funeral home to the Trees for Learning Program