Goldbeck, Ruth

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• Obituary: 29 Jun 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Ruth E. Priebe, age 83 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. She was born on December 31, 1930 in Appleton, to the late Charles and Marie (Behle) Goldbeck. Ruth graduated from Fox Valley Technical School in 1952 and worked as a secretary for Foremost Dairies, Fox Tractor and Kimberly-Clark. Ruth retired in 1962 to marry Harvey Priebe, whom she met while working at Fox Tractor, and became a full time mom. Ruth lived a life of faith in Christ and touched many lives as she served in children's ministries, Club JC and teaching vacation Bible school, she truly loved children. She enjoyed painting, gardening and reading. Ruth gave freely of herself, in practical ways, to those around her. She shared her faith, gave of her time and opened her home on many occasions when the need arose.
She is survived by her five children; Rick Priebe, Cindy (Dennis) Murphy, Randy (Jill) Priebe, Douglas (Denise) Priebe, and Brian Priebe, seven grandchildren; Christopher, Ben, Gina, Brad, Jeff, Tina and Tyler and 10 great grandchildren; Mason, Maya, Preston, Taitt, Cashton, Coy, Myles, Charlie H., Ethan and Charlie S. Ruth is further survived by her brother, Carl (Sandy) Goldbeck and her sister, Iola (Gordon) Walker.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Harvey.
A memorial service for Ruth will be held at 11:00AM, on July 11, 2014 at Crossroads Four Square Church, 1209 London St, Menasha, with Pastor Mike Huff officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00AM until the time of service at the church. Inurnment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. A memorial fund has been established for ICA Ministries, Children's Homes that were started with an aim to show compassion of Jesus Christ in a practical and caring way. A ministry Ruth has supported for several years.
The family would like to thank Affinity Hospice and Senior Helpers for all their loving care of our mother, and a special thank you to Mick and Cindy & Jim and Sarah.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from June 29 to July 9, 2014

Ruth married Priebe, Harvey Abt 1962. Harvey (son of Priebe, Harvey and Breaker, Elsie) was born 2 Dec 1921; died 19 Jul 1990, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 19 Nov 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Brian Charles Priebe, age 48, was welcomed into God's heavenly home on Monday, November 17, 2014 after a courageous year long battle with cancer.
Brian was born on September 3, 1966 in Appleton, the son of Harvey and Ruth (Goldbeck) Priebe, Jr., Brian's joy in life was his son, Tyler and his guitars, keyboards and the church band. He graduated from Appleton East and played on the Tennis team. Brian was formerly employed at the Outagamie County Airport.
Brian is survived by his son, Tyler and Tyler's mother, Kim Hollingsworth. He is further survived by three brothers, Rick Priebe, Randy (Jill) Priebe and Douglas (Denise) Priebe and a sister, Cindy (Dennis) Murphy, an aunt, Iola Walker, an uncle, Carl Goldbeck, nieces, nephews, cousins and very special friends.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Crossroads Foursquare Church, 1209 London Street, Menasha, with the Rev. Michael L. Huff officiating. Inurnment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Brian's family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of other expression of sympathy a memorial fund is being established for his son Tyler's education.
Brian's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, the Oncology Department, ManorCare and Heartland Hospice for all of their care, love and compassion shown to Brian and his family.