Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

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Ruth Ann Campbell AKA Ruthie, age 81 of Berne, formerly of Portland, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning October 18, 2025  at 7:39 am at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur. She was born in Muncie, Indiana on January 7, 1944 the daughter of Cleo R. and Cora Frances Bisel. She married Alan W. Campbell on February 22, 1967, who survives.

Ruthie as she was affectionally known, was loved by all who had the fortune to know her. She was a source of strength to lean on when times were tough and she always had the best advice.

She was a homemaker, a helpful hand on the family farm, and the Bearcreek Township Clerk for 32 years. She was a wonderful cook and won several cooking contests over the years. She enjoyed fishing and camping. She had been an active member at The Church of Westchester and for several years she took great pride in providing the custodial services for her church.

Ruth Ann is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, Alan Wayne Campbell, 2 daughters Lisa Renee (David) Gullett of Fort Wayne, and Toni Lynn (Brad) Wurster of Berne, and 2 sons Matthew Wayne Campbell and Mark Alan Campbell of Berne. 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren and one due in January 2026. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and a brother and a nephew.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland and Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in the Westchester United Methodist Church.  A celebration of life service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday October 24th in the Westchester Church with Pastor Darrell Borders presiding.  Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bryant.  Memorials can be made to the Westchester United Methodist Church.

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