Ruth P. Class, age 96, formerly of Huntington, died Sunday (December 17, 2006) at 4:40 a.m. at Markle Health Care, Markle, IN.

     Mrs. Class retired February 1, 1975 from Majestic Company in Huntington where she worked for several years.  She was a member of Huntington Church of the Brethren, the Our Own Club in Bluffton and loved gardening.  She was a lifetime resident of Huntington and a graduate of Union Center High School.

     Mrs. Class was born January 22, 1910, in Huntington, to Albert and Elizabeth (Altman) Gressley. She married Dallas Class in Huntington and he preceded her in death on December 31, 1983.

     Survivors include one son – Keith D. Class of Berne, IN and several nephews and nieces.  Her son – Max Class and her brothers – Paul Gressley, Walter Gressley and Rev. Minor Gressley, preceded her in death.

     Visitation will be 9 - 10 a.m. Wednesday (December 20, 2006) at Bailey-Love Mortuary.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday (December 20, 2006) at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Rev. Glenn Mulligan officiating.  Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, IN.

     Memorials should be sent to Huntington Church of the Brethren in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Dr., Huntington, IN  46750.