Stilp, Ruth

1923 - 2004  (81 years)    Has 8 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Stilp, Ruth
  Born	7 Feb 1923	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	30 Jul 2004	Middleton, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	3 Aug 2004
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Ruth J. Haven, age 81, Middleton, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2004. S he was born on February 7, 1923, in Neenah, the daughter of Carl Stephen a nd Margarete (Tuchscherer) Stilp. Ruth was united in marriage to Donald Ha ven on May 7, 1949 in Neenah. Ruth was an incredibly happy and kind pers on with many friends throughout her life. Her beautiful smile would warm y our heart and brighten your day. Everyone who met her knew she was someo ne special. She was very adventurous and lived life to the fullest. As a y oung woman she moved to San Francisco and worked in the financial distri ct as a secretary. Soon after moving back to Wisconsin, she met Don, fe ll in love and was blessed with 55 wonderful years of marriage. (Their fir st date was a Packer game and have had season tickets ever since). With th eir four children there were numerous cross country camping trips, and fis hing, boating, water skiing, cook-outs, and bonfires at their lake ho me in Oshkosh. She loved golfing, bowling, playing cards and going to gara ge sales with her friends. Later, she and Don were able to take many tri ps worldwide. Ruth suffered a sudden and severe illness and after four mon ths in the hospital they moved to Middleton to be closer to their childre n. Her strong will, deep faith and family support all helped her recove r. She volunteered throughout her life, even while in Middleton, helpi ng at mealtimes at a homeless shelter. Her favorite thing to do in Madis on was the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.She is survived by her husband, Donald of 55 years; two sons: Greg Have n, Madison; Mark Haven, of San Rafael, California; two daughters: Joan Hav en and Margaret (Roman) Hiebing, all of Madison; a granddaughter, Laura Ro se Hiebing; a sister, Margaret Bray, California and a brother, Frank Stil p, Neenah.Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, John Stilp.A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 Univer sity Avenue, Middleton at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2004 with Monsign or Douglas Dushack presiding. Burial will be in Valhalla Cemetery in Milwa ukee. Family and friends may call on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the ti me of the service at the church.Mom, you were lucky to know how very much we loved you. You will be miss ed more than you ever could imagine.Gunderson West Funeral Home7435 University AvenueMiddleton608-831-6761
  Person ID	I118873	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	1 Dec 2015

  
  

  Father	Stilp, Carl S.,   b. 18 Feb 1892, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 5 Oct 1970, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Tuchscherer, Margaret M.,   b. 24 Jun 1891, , Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 17 Nov 1964  (Age 73 years)
  Family ID	F46373	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Haven, Donald,   b. 15 Jul 1914, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA ,   d. 17 Jul 2010, Middleton, Dane, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 96 years)
  Married	7 May 1949	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F46528	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 7 Feb 1923 - Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA Married - 7 May 1949 - Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA Died - 30 Jul 2004 - Middleton, Dane, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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