Ruby Eileen Brugler, 96, of Bellefontaine, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, at Willow Brook Christian Home, Columbus.
Eileen was born in Logan County, on Jan. 25, 1924, to the late Herman and Blanche Cleora (Fry) Siegenthaler Knowlton. She married Bert D. Brugler, of Bellefontaine, in 1942, and he preceded her in death on August 21, 1976. Eileen was also preceded in death by a sister Donna Dachenbach, and a brother Philip Siegenthaler.
Eileen was a graduate of the Bellefontaine High School class of 1940 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bellefontaine. She worked as a seamstress at Huber-Buchenroth for 35 years before retiring.
Eileen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Barbara Brugler of Worthington; a granddaughter Laura; a sister Janet Chamberlen of Charlottesville, Va.; and nieces and nephews.
Eileen will be buried in Rushsylvania Cemetery beside her husband.
Memorial contributions may be made, in Eileen’s memory, to the Logan County Cancer Society, in care of Mary Rutan Foundation, 205 Palmer Ave. Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the staff of Eichholtz, Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.