Background
Purkey, Ruth Elane was born on April 4, 1936 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Charles William Henry and Avah Alice (Wilson) Butcher.
Purkey, Ruth Elane was born on April 4, 1936 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Charles William Henry and Avah Alice (Wilson) Butcher.
Insurance agent Purkey Insurance Agency, Northwood, Ohio, since 1967, vice president, secretary, treasurer, since 1976. Speaker on youth substance abuse to various groups and organizations.
Member, vice president Parent-Teachers Association Genoa Schools, Ohio, 1968—1970. Club adviser 4-H Clubs America, Ottawa County, 1968—1973. Chairman Village Bikeway Committee, Genoa, 1972—1976.
Consultant Wood County Juvenile Court Advisory Board, since 1985. Member National Federation Parents for Drug-Free Youth. Member chemical Abuse Reduced through Education and Services Agency of Lucas County, since 1988.
Former executive board directors, 1988—1989. Member Parents Resource Institute Drug Education, since 1986, Region 5 of the United States Attorney's Force Prevention Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 1987. Board directors, treasurer Friends of Library.
Genoa, 1972—1975; facilitator Parents Helping Parents, Inc., Toledo, 1985—1989, member executive board, 1986. Consultant Wood County Schools Without Drugs Community Action Board, since 1987. Member of National Association of Female Executives, Federation Women's Clubs (board directors Genoa 1973-1976), Professional Insurance Agents, Belle Ami (Genoa) (secretary 1969-1970, vice president 1972-1973).
Married Wallace D. Purkey, April 17, 1955. Children: Robin Sue Purkey VanGorder, Justin Neal.