Shirley T. Ruehl

Shirley T. Ruehl, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on the morning of Friday, January 22, 2016 at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis. She was born on February 21, 1930 to Frank and Hazel (Meyer) Thornton in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Shirley received her undergraduate degree from Penn State University and her graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She retired in 1972 after over 15 years with the Pittsburgh (PA) School system, where she was a speech therapist. She was a lover of music and a very social, active person. She had a good life and will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Edward Ruehl; two daughters, Babbie (Bill) Reagan and Becky (Blaine) Farley; and four grandchildren.
Services will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, January 29, 2016, at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12550 Brooks School Road in Fishers, with visitation beginning at 2:00 pm prior to the service. A gathering will follow the services at the home of Blaine & Becky Farley.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12550 Brooks School Road, Fishers, IN 46037.