Ruth Bartelt Obituary

The memory of Ruth Bartelt of Wilmington, Delaware, who passed away on May 10, 2026 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry R. Johnson and Eva Johnson (Norton); her husband William Bartelt, Jr.; her siblings, John Johnson and Alice Papke; her nephew Stephen Johnson; and her nieces, Beth Johnson and Barbara Knapmiller.

She is survived by: her children, Richard Bartelt (Bernadette) of Nashville, TN, William Bartelt III (Charla Rae) of Worthington, OH and Joan Bartelt of Wilmington, DE; her grandchildren, Bradley Bartelt (Kali), Elizabeth Bartelt, Emily Wolfe, Brianna Bartelt (William Green) and Colin Cotton; her great grandchildren, Ellie Bartelt and Lennon Bartelt; and her nieces and nephews, Daniel Johnson, David Papke, Ruth Allard and Arlene Meehan.

Memorial donations may be made to the Clyde Public Library or the donor's local library.