Ruby Cole

Ruby Marie Cole of Cincinnati passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on October 25, 1929, to Ruy and Cora Trautwein in Arlington, Ohio. Ruby is survived by her son, Robert (Deborah) Cole, grandchildren, Ryan (Owen) Cole and Ellen (Andy) Kilgore, her great grandchildren, Lucas (her hero) and Evie (her princess), sisters, Betty George and Shirley Simonson, and sister-in-law, Diana Trautwein. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, and in-laws Rose (Wayne) Bibler, Bonnie (Gene) Grohoske, Charlie Trautwein, Bob Simonson and Chuck George. She credited her farm upbringing for her success in life.  She worked for many years at Children’s Hospital on the executive team that laid the foundation for the national treasure it has become. That work and the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her fondest memories.  May she rest in peace, her work is done. The family will welcome family and friends for a Celebration on Life at Winton Woods-Racoon Ridge Shelter on May 2, 2026, at 1pm. A private service will be held with immediate family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

By Mail:

P.O. Box 5202

Cincinnati, OH  45201-5202 

Make an online donation at: 

www.cincinnatichildrens.org/donate

Memorial Service:

Raccoon Ridge Shelter

Winton Woods
10245 Winton Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45231

I-275 to Winton Road-Forest Park exit, south on Winton Road to Lakeridge Drive on the left past the bridge. Also accessible via Ronald Reagan-Cross County Highway to Winton Road exit, north on Winton Road to Lakeridge Road on the right before the bridge.