Ruth Lucille Leopard, age 100 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at home. She was born in Dayton on August 8, 1920 the daughter of George & Leah (Kennedy) Bond. She was a retired nurse and worked for many years at Miami Valley Hospital. She was a former Girl Scout Leader and was an avid bowler and golfer.

She is survived by her children Richard Lee Kistler, Carolyn Ruth Noland, Marilyn Kay Bowles and Sharon Elaine Kistler; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill Leopard; son Markwood Kistler; brothers John, Robert and Charles and a sister Martha. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

A private family service will be held at the Zerkle Funeral Home, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. A public Memorial Service will be held at a later date to honor Ruth's life. Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's memory to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences may be sent to the family through this online guestbook.