Ruth Eleanor (nee Peters), devoted wife of the late Darwin V. Bierman, loving mother of Sue (Jaime) Matus of Mexico and Barb (Al Jr.) Hencheck of Loveland, cherished grandmother to Adriana Matus, Sandra (Bernardo) Mendez and Melanie (Ryan) Dial and great- grandmother to Aiden, Evan and Hannah. Passed peacefully on October 4, 2008 at Sem Haven in Milford, Ohio at the age of 89. Family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Cincinnati Protective Association, PO Box 58161, Cinti, OH 45258.