Ruth G. Eschbach

PAULDING, OH:

Ruth G. Eschbach, age 96, of Paulding, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, OH.

She was born in Crane Township, Paulding County, OH on July 18, 1930 to her late parents Robert and Treva (Driver) Caryer. On July 23, 1949, she married Harold J. Eschbach who preceded her in death in 2010.

Ruth spent her life making a loving home for her family and was a proud farmer’s wife. Over the years, Ruth also worked numerous jobs to help support her family. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Paulding, OH.

She is survived by her children: Larry Eschbach, Sandusky, OH; Marianne (Joe) Riley, Land O’ Lakes, FL; Linda (Tom) Riley, Kalamazoo, MI; daughter-in-law, Marsha Eschbach, Fort Wayne, IN; 4 grandchildren: Megan (John) Dill, Nathan Eschbach, Kim (Chris) Clemons, and Kari (Mark) Harris; 8 great grandchildren: Caitlin, Andrew, Chase, Karlie, Spencer, Madison, Hailey, and Hannah. 3 great-great grandchildren

Ruth is also preceded in death by her son, Ron Eschbach and siblings: Robert Caryer, Phyllis Dix, Bernice Spieser, and Carol Ray

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, OH with Pastor Steve Haddix officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family requests no flowers or funeral memorabilia. Please consider a memorial contribution in Ruth’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Paulding, 114 W Caroline St, Paulding, OH 45879 or to CHP Hospice, 1159 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.

Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.