Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

baird-freeman@yahoo.com

Joan Raina Ruth, age 54, of Ridgeville passed away on Saturday January 10, 2026. She was born in Portland on May 11, 1971 the daughter of Clyde "Lew" and Janet (Kelly) Rines. Joan married the love of her life Norman Ruth on June 25, 1994 and they had four bueatiful children.  She was a 1989 Winchester High School graduate and in 1995 earned a Bachelors degree from Ball State University.

She worked at Geneva F&M Bank in Portland for twenty five years and previously had worked for LJ Stone. She enjoyed crafting, cooking and baking. She volunteered at the Ridgeville Little League for fifteen years. Her favorite thing was spending time with her family and loving her grand babies.

Surviving are her husband of thirty one years Norman,  three daughters Bridgett Berry (husband Desstone) of Montpelier, Caitlyn Clark (husband Bradley) of Farmland, Jalanie Ruth of Ridgeville and one son Colten Ruth of Ridgeville her mother Janet Rines of Ridgeville, one brother Shane Rines of Ridgeville, three grandchildren Asher, Corbyn and Hadley and special niece Shaylee Rines.  She was preceded in death by her father Clyde "Lew" Rines and a daughter Francine Marie Ruth.

Funeral services will be Thursday January 15th at 6:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Jonathan Edwards presiding.  Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Thursday.  Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com