Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ruth Weimer Mount
1926-1997
— University administrator, community volunteer —
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. Ruth Weimer Mount Marker
Daughter of Pekin, Illinois; graduate of University of Illinois where she began her distinguished student personnel career. Served The Ohio State University 1952-1970, becoming the first dean of students and receiving the university distinguished service award.
Honored with national, university and community recognitions for exemplary service and leadership.
The Ruth Weimer Mount leadership initiatives endowment celebrates the life of Ruth and her influence throughout the university and our community, and it perpetuates the spirit and direction she brought to the lives of others.
As the consummate volunteer and friend whose love benefited the church and universities, Mortar Board, the arts and the libraries, Ruth leaves a legacy of improving the quality of life in our society, especially for young people.
Married 28 years to John T. Mount, with whom Ruth shared a loving partnership to "carry the torch" of service and leadership. Treasured mother of four and loved grandmother of eight.
Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 40° 1.88′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monsignor George J. Kennedy (here, next to this marker); Frederick R. Taylor (here, next to this marker); John W. "Pat" Wuichet, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Robert S. Crane, Jr. (here, next to this marker); John Wilmer Galbreath (here, next to this marker); Walter B. Heischman (here, next to this marker); Howard Dwight Smith (here, next to this marker); Roy A. Burkhart PHD, DD (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Arlington.
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
2. Wall of Honor
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
3. Wall of Honor
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
