WIELAND

Ruth M. Wieland, 86, of Lone Elm, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, peacefully at her home.

She was born May 8, 1935, the daughter of Ernest Theodore and Louise Alvina (Strobel) Bleich, at the family farm located on the Moniteau and Cole County line.

Ruth was baptized June 2, 1935, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church and reaffirmed her faith in the Rite of Confirmation on April 10, 1949, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, California. She attended Johnson School near McGirk and graduated from California High School.

On Dec. 7, 1957, she was married to Eldred Walter Wieland. He preceded her in death Nov. 15, 2007.

She was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lone Elm. Ruth was a farmer’s wife and homemaker. She enjoyed the Christmas season with decorating her home, and preparing snacks and cookies. During the warmer seasons, she tended her garden that produced ample fruits and vegetables. She enjoyed the beauty of her flower gardens and raising chickens. Ruth always made sure the boys had a good lunch while in the field during planting season and harvest. You never left her table or tailgate hungry. She loved a good garage sale or auction. She enjoyed collecting dolls and miniature porcelain shoes.

Ruth is survived by her children, Steven Wieland (Patricia Corbosiero), of Lone Elm; Linda Eidson, of Boonville; Mark Wieland (Janelle), of Lone Elm; Kenneth Wieland (Lilly), of Lee’s Summit ; and Daniel Wieland (Angela), of Bunceton; 12 grandchildren: Brett Wieland, Brandon Wieland (Krystin), Dustin Wieland (Phalon), Kristin Chancellor (Jonathan), Kayla Johnston (Dustin Leonard), Jared Johnston, Jessica Poulsen (Jordan), Morgan Armstrong (William), Lauren Wieland, Preston Wieland, Erin Wieland and Benjamin Wieland; 12 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul Bleich, of California; Frederick Bleich (Darlene), of Lohman; and Edward Bleich, of California; two sisters, Martha Toellner, of Warrensburg; and Anna Bleich, of California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Nelda Bleich, Velma Strobel and Esther Strobel; a grandson: Sawyer Wieland; and three brothers-in-law: Lawrence Strobel, Edwin Strobel and Wilbur Toellner.

Visitation for Ruth will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Howard Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at: www.howardfh.com.