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Ruth Baumgardner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Delaware, Ohio on May 04, 1937

Victim Details

Created

Jan 27, 2019

Case Added

Jul 05, 2023

Firstname

Ruth

Lastname

Baumgardner

Current Age

110

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Weight

110 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

May 04, 1937

City

Delaware

State

Ohio

County

Delaware County

Zip Code

43015

Tribal Land

Agency ID

46898

Agency Name

Delaware Police Department

Agency City

Delaware

Agency State

Ohio

Agency County

Delaware County

Agency Zip Code

43015

Agency Contact

Agency Address

70 North Union Street, Ohio

Agency Phone

7402031111

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.delawareohio.net/police-department-page/

Agency Case #

2023-30012350

Primary Agency

Delaware Police Department

CaseContributors

9867

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Solved

Last Updated

07/31/2026

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College runaway? The disappearance of Ruth Baumgardner

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In the spring of 1937, Ruth Elizabeth Baumgardner was a 22-year-old senior art major at Ohio Wesleyan University, on the verge of graduation. A member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, she was known to be a popular and good student. Engaged to be married to a young man from her hometown of Lakewood, Ohio, Ruth's future seemed bright. However, in the weeks leading up to her disappearance, she had expressed feelings of being overwhelmed and tired due to her studies and extracurricular activi ...

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Last Seen: May 04, 1937

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Ruth Baumgardner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Delaware, Ohio on May 04, 1937

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