Ruth H. Hafner, age 86, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Chelsea, MI.
Ruth was born on December 24, 1938 in Stockbridge, MI, the daughter of Orson Sr. and Daisy (Smith) Beeman. She had lived in the Chelsea area all of her life, graduating from Chelsea High School in 1956.
She married Leonard W. Hafner on February 8, 1958 in Chelsea, MI, and they were married for 67 years. Ruth enjoyed reading, doing word search puzzles, and watching horse races, game shows, and westerns on TV. She collected dalmatians, cardinals, and snowmen, and always enjoyed overseeing the flowers around her house.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Leonard; three children, Lennie (Sue) Hafner of Alaska, Leslee (CC) Hafner of Jackson, and Linda (Gary) McCalla of Munith; two grandchildren; and a brother, Sonny Beeman Jr. of Chelsea. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, David Beeman, and a sister, Olive "Snooks" Cooper.
Visitation will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 2-4 p.m., and on Monday from 10-11 a.m.
Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, July 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Mary Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Waterloo Twp., with a luncheon at the United Methodist Church in Waterloo after.
Those wishing to make a contribution in Ruth's honor may do so to the Chelsea District Library.
