Volkman, Ruth Louise

1919 - 2011  (91 years)    Has 14 ancestors and one descendant in this family tree.

• Name	Volkman, Ruth Louise
  Born	8 Nov 1919
  Gender	Female
  Died	8 Mar 2011
  Obituary	10 Mar 2011
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Ruth Louise Gehrke, age 91, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. She was born at home on November 8, 1919, daughter of the late Edward and Saloma (Tiedt) Volkman, the second of five children. Ruth proudly attended Center Valley Grade School and graduated from Seymour High School. She was married to the love of her life, her prince; Howard H. Gehrke on April 13, 1941. Together they shared 50 years of marriage until his death in November 1991. Ruth was a content housewife/mother, accomplished seamstress, excellent cook. She joyfully served her church, Immanuel Lutheran, Black Creek, as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, active member of the Ladies Aid and wrote letters included in bulletins sent to shut-in members. She served her community as a volunteer at Black Creek Grade School and as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Ruth supported Fox Valley Lutheran through financial gifts, and membership in Ladies Guild. She was preceded in death by: parents, beloved husband, Howard; daughter, Sharon; granddaughter, Kerry Lynn; brothers: Arnold, Waldemar and Carl; brother-in-law, Ralph Gehrke. Survivors include her daughters: Irene (Darwin) Hintz; Betty (Roger) Geiger; grandchildren: Amy (Tom) Nogar, Jonathan (fiance Diana) Hintz; Michael (Lainie) Hintz, Leann (Tim) Hiers, Stacey Geiger; great-grandchildren: Andy (Erin) Nogar; Amalia (Brad) Campbell; Catherine, Jonah, Zachary, Isaiah Nogar; Alexander and Nicholas Hintz; Brandon, Tyler and Matthew Alt; Treyton Schaefer; Kailee Fieck; Courtney and Jack Heirs; great-great-granddaughters: Elizabeth Campbell, Rebecca Nogar; sister: Vera (Orville) Zuberbier; sisters-in-law: Marge Volkman, Delores Volkman, Lois Mae (Norman) Hannewald; and many nieces, nephews and their families; numerous friends and relatives. Friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Black Creek, on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Brandt and Pastor Steve Schlicht officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com. Special thank you to Heartland Hospice, especially Debbie and Millie, for the gentle care given to our mother.
  Buried	Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I175024	1FamilyTree | NancySmith206822
  Last Modified	3 Sep 2017

  
  

  Father	Volkman, Edward,   b. 4 Nov 1895, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 13 Sep 1988, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 92 years)
  Mother	Tiedt, Saloma,   b. 5 Apr 1896,   d. 2 Jul 1973, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 77 years)
  Family ID	F32977	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gehrke, Howard H.,   b. 2 Apr 1916,   d. 17 Nov 1991  (Age 75 years)
  Married	13 Apr 1941
  Children	1. Gehrke, Sharon,   b. 10 Feb 1943, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 27 Sep 1967  (Age 24 years)
  Last Modified	10 Mar 2011
  Family ID	F57648	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Gehrke, Ruth (Maiden Name: Volkman)