Hometown: Oxford Junction, Iowa April 15, 1923 - November 19, 2013

Ruth Starling, 90, of Oxford Junction passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2013 at Massillon Cemetery.

Ruth M. Starling was born April 15, 1923 near Toronto to Roy and Minnie (Fischer) Starling. She attended grade school in Toronto then went to high school in Lost Nation. She worked at Clinton High School and Jr. College until enlisting in Naval Waves where she served from 1944-1946. After, she worked for Cherry-Burrell until retiring in 1985.

She is a member of Oxford Junction American Legion Auxiliary # 473, American Business Women, charter member of 5 seasons Unit of Waves National.

Ruth is survived by one brother Harlan (Lawretta) Busch of Oxford Junction, four nephews; Robin Busch of Orfordville, WI, Matt Busch of Oxford Junction, Corrie (Melissa) Busch of Madison, WI, Chris (Sherrie) Busch of Cedar Rapids and 5 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, and a long time companion Carl Arnold.