Ruth L. (Sherratt) Krout, 93, of Souderton, Pennsylvania, formerly of Telford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Souderton Mennonite Homes.

She was the loving wife of the late Robert L. Krout, with whom she shared 72 years of marriage. Ruth was born in Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Edward Sherratt and the late Margaret (Schirmer) Sherratt.

Ruth attended Roxborough High School in Philadelphia. Throughout her working years, she held various clerical positions in the local area before beginning a 38-year career as an assembler with the former Philco-Ford, now known as Visteon, in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. She retired in 1995.

Ruth was a member of First Baptist Church of Lansdale, where she formerly served as a Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the United Auto Workers Union.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ruth was a hardworking, loving, honest, and caring woman whose family was always at the center of her life. She especially enjoyed attending and supporting her grandsons at their sporting events and cherished family gatherings. She and her husband enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and spending time at the shore.

Ruth also enjoyed playing Bingo, dining out, watching television, and reading. She had a special love for panda bears and proudly collected more than 120 panda-themed items, a collection that reflected her unique personality and interests. Many family and friends enjoyed the delicious pies that she also enjoyed baking.

Ruth is survived by her two sons, Ronald L. Krout and his wife, Michele, of Perkasie, PA, and Rick L. Krout and his wife, Cindy, of Wesley Chapel, FL; two grandsons, Brendon J. Krout and his wife, Christine, of Alpharetta, GA, and Ryan L. Krout of Perkasie, PA; and six great-grandchildren, Bella, Marin, Judah, Branch, Ozzy, and Rock.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her five siblings: Edward Sherratt, Edythe Donohue, Richard Sherratt, Anna June Delaney, and Mary Jane Bishop.

In accordance with Ruth’s wishes, there will be no services.

A private inurnment will take place at a later date at North Wales Baptist Church Cemetery, where Ruth will be laid to rest with her beloved husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ruth’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, by visiting www.stjude.org  or calling 800-822-6344; or to Shriners Children’s, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, by visiting www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/ways-to-give/donate.

Arrangements are by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.andersfh.com.