Ruth Frei

Ruth Dora Frei, age 93, of Richlandtown, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 23, 2020 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center in Richlandtown, PA. She was the loving spouse of the late Alfred Frei, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. Born in Bridgeton, PA she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Catharine (Halla) Wampfler. Ruth had a lifetime desire to be a schoolteacher and waited patiently until raising her family to begin her education degree in the early seventies. She attended school while her youngest child was at school in junior high and throughout her teacher training before graduating in 1976. She realized her dream of becoming a schoolteacher in 1979 at the age of 53. She taught at Quakertown Christian School until 1991 when she retired at age 65. She was a member of Flatland Church, Thatcher Road, Quakertown. Over the years, she was the church organist, Sunday School Teacher and served in other ministries in the church. She is survived by children: Richard, wife Deb, Karen Eisele, husband Lance and Pat Gruver, husband Larry, grandchildren: Lauren Singleton, husband Andre, Trisha Eisele and Kenton Gruver, wife Nataleigh, and great-grandchildren: Trey and Zoey Singleton. She was predeceased by siblings, Lillian Dollna and Ben Wampfler, and a grandson, Jason Eisele. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Flatland Church, 180 Thatcher Road, Quakertown, PA. 18951. Arrangements are made by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, of Quakertown. To view her online obituary, please visit www.nauglefcs.com.

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