Ruth N. Norrick, 80 of Montpelier died on March 11th 2012 at the Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.   She was born on April 24th 1931 in Williams County, Ohio to Paul and Virgia (Groves) Lovejoy.  On July 20th 1951 she married Richard L. Norrick in Stryker, Ohio and he survives.  Ruth was a homemaker for her entire life.  She was a member of the Montpelier Church of the Nazarene. Ruth is survived by her husband Richard of Montpelier, three daughters Debra Reinhart of Montpelier, Maryanne Norrick of Bryan, Karen Norrick of Florida, six grandchildren Peter Kurtz, Lucas Reinhart, Travis Reinhart, Adam Norrick, Gene Sellers, Rose Flower, 11 great grandchildren, and one sister Dorothy (Robert) Zizelman of West Unity. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Pearl Viers. A memorial service will be held on March 24th at 3pm at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier with Pastor Kevin Boulis to officiate.  A time to receive friends will be held on Saturday from 1 pm until the time of the service.  Donations may be made to the family to defray funeral expenses.