Ernie Ruth, 78, of Chariton, Iowa passed away on August 26, 2022. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Following the service, there will be a visitation and music jam until 4:00 p.m. also to take place at the funeral home.