Ruth Helen (Zink) Pluimer , 95, of Oxford, died, Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born July 10, 1927, in Lafayette, to the late Joseph & Dorothy (Halsema) Zink. She married, LaMoine J. Pluimer, November 27, 1946, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in Oxford; he proceeded in death, February 2, 2009. She was a 1945 graduate of Pine Township High School. Ruth was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Oxford Musettes, the Red Hats Society & was a former member of the Benton County Fair Board. She was involved in Special Education Programs & bringing them to Benton Community Schools. Ruth was a farm wife & homemaker & had worked as a substitute teacher & a food service worker at Benton Community Schools. She loved gardening.

Ruth is survived by, 4 Daughters, Jane (Lin) Bice, Dianna (John) Brown, Debra (David) Arnoldi & Karen Ahlbrand, Son, Michael (Mary Jane) Pluimer, 16 Grandchildren, 25 Great-Grandchildren & a Brother, Ronald (Barb) Zink. She is preceded in death by 2 Daughters, Julia Solomon & Mary Kathryn "Kate" Pluimer, 2 Sisters, Lois McIntyre & Loretta Zink & a Brother, Charles "Chuck" Zink.

Visitation will be, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from  11 AM until time of Memorial Mass at 1 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 504 S. Michigan St., Oxford, with Father Richard Weisenberger officiating. Burial will be at Oxford Catholic Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, Oxford Lions Club or Benton County Food & Service Co-op. Ruth's family would like to Thank all the staff at The Springs of Lafayette, for taking care of their Mother for the last 1 1/2 years & Elara Caring Hospice. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting Ruth's Family. Visit www.shoemakerfh.com or Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page to leave any condolences or to share a memory of Ruth.