Ruth Kaarlela | |
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| Born | September 22, 1919 Keweenaw Bay, Michigan |
| Died | January 8, 2018 Michigan |
| Occupation(s) | Professor, social worker, gerontologist, expert on vision rehabilitation |
| Known for | Professor at Western Michigan University, 1963-1986 |
Ruth Kaarlela (September 22, 1919 – January 8, 2018) was an American university professor and social worker. Her work was in the fields of blindness, gerontology, and vision rehabilitation therapy.