Alberta Ruth Salwaechter Obituary
The family of Alberta Ruth Salwaechter of Boonville, Indiana announces her passing on October 2, 2026. Alberta, born on April 2, 1929, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Alberta Ruth Salwaechter or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Wire and Rosa Wire (Barchet); her husband Jack Salwaechter; her daughter Donna Rose; her granddaughter Donna Weir; her siblings, Henry Wire, Anna Wesselman, Mary Smith and Ronald Wire; and her son-in-law Randy Persinger.
She is survived by: her daughters, Doris Kenny (Kevin), Sandra Parke (Ron), Patricia Holder and Audrey Phillips (Butch); and her friend Ruth Thein. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Koehler Funeral Home (304 E Main St, Boonville, IN 47601). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
