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Ruth Schmidt Herst

Ruth Schmidt Herst, 99, passed away April 23, 2017. Born April 9, 1918 daughter of late Edward and Myrtle Schmidt. "Mrs. Ruth" spent 45 years at the VFW, led the Ladies Auxiliary and Bingo. Preceded in death by parents, husband, David Herst, daughters, Jeanie Byford, Sandy Herst, sons, Hardy Herst, Jim Heaver, two sisters, two brothers. Survived by brother, Robert "Bob" Schmidt, grandchildren, Bobby (Sue), David (Jeri Lynn), Patrick (Amy) and Jamie (Michael), great-grandchildren Sophia, Nathan. Visitation: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Olmstead Funeral Home. Interment Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. www.olmstead.cc.

Published April 25, 2017

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