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- Ruth M. Stier, 94, Menasha, passed away on April 29, 2010, at Brewster Village. She was born Feb. 13, 1916, daughter of the late Gerhard and Margaret (Mauer) Kamps. On June 14, 1938, she was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Stier. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1984.
Ruth was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Menasha. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, cribbage and spending time with her family.
Ruth is survived by her children, Ted (Yolanda), San Diego; Gretchen (Don) Landskron, Las Vegas; Jim (Joyce), Neenah; five grandchildren, Susan (Jeff) Hopp, Stefanie (Don) Larson, Ted (Charlotte) Stier, Brett and Andrea Stier; two great-grandchildren, Kamps and Connor Larson; sister, Ethel O'Brien; and a brother, John "Jake" Kamps. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ruth was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth, Jr.; four brothers, Bob, Bill, Frank "Frozz" and Paul "Mick"; three sisters, Louise "Susie" Walters, Betty Schmidt and Margaret "Muggie" Marx; and special friend, Pat Fischer.
A Funeral Mass for Ruth will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 324 Nicolet Blvd., Menasha, with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Ruth will be laid to rest at St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 790 Marvelle Lane, Green Bay, WI, 54304, or the March of Dimes, 790 Parkview Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, in Ruth's name.
The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers at Brewster Village for the care given to our mother, and a special thanks to Judy and Charlie Pfister and Barbara Bloomer for their love and friendship.
Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home
Menasha 920-722-8252
www.martens-laemmrichfuneralhome.com
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