6/24/2025
Ruth Ellen (Proctor) Lengeman passed away at her home on June 24, 2025. She was 69. Ruthie was born in Bridgton, Maine, on April 29, 1956. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Barbara Proctor. Ruthie graduated from Lake Region High School, class of 1974. Ruthie attended Liberty University where she met the love of her life, Bruce Lengeman. Ruthie was married to Bruce on May 22, 1976. They celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary in May.
Ruthie and Bruce have nine children: Angel Ludwig, Charity Lehman (Delton), Daniel Lengeman (Cynthia), Krystal McFadden (Ryan), David Lengeman, Kara Everleigh, Cameo Hess (Travis), Katelyn Esbenshade (Bryce), Andrea Cuthbertson (Alastair).
Ruthie’s siblings are Nancy Kimball (Bruce), Samuel Proctor (Linda), Kenneth Proctor, Barbara Sutton (Howard), Daniel Proctor (Kim), Darrell Proctor (Gloria).
Ruthie was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Audrey Mae Cuthbertson.
Ruthie was a lover of people. She loved drinking chai with friends, spending time with her 30 grandchildren, wearing flip flops all winter long, memories of long walks with Sylvia, worship music, and eating anything sweet. Ruthie was known for her encouragement, her words of life, her grateful spirit, and for her smile. Ruthie’s goal in life was to be a mom. She loved every moment of being a mom to her nine children, and every minute of being by Bruce’s side after they became empty nesters.
Our family would like to thank the friends who have walked with Bruce and Ruthie over the years, all those who supported us in Ruthie’s health challenges, Hospice and Community Care, and the Lancaster General Hospital ICU staff.
Her funeral will be held at Ephrata Community Church, 70 Clay School Rd., Ephrata, on Monday, June 30, 2025. The viewing will be from 4-6 p.m. The funeral will follow at 6:30 p.m. Please enter at the North Entrance.