Volkman, Ruth Louise

Other Events:

• Obituary: 10 Mar 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
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.

Ruth married Gehrke, Howard H. 13 Apr 1941. Howard (son of Gehrke, Rudolph and Ruhsam, Alma) was born 2 Apr 1916; died 17 Nov 1991; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 28 Sep 1967; APC

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Obituary:
Name: Bricko (Gehrke)
Birth Date: 10 Feb 1943
Birth Place: Black Creek, WI
Burial Place: Appleton, WI
Cemetery: Highland Memorial Park Memorial Park
Publication Date: 28 Sep 1967
Publication Place: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Publication Title: Post-Crescent
Spouse Name: Vernon H.
Notes: Maiden Name: Gehrke

Sharon married Bricco, Vernon [Group Sheet]