Hoppe, Ruth

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 14 Feb 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1930 Census:
William A Hoppe38
Josephine Hoppe32
Ruth Hoppe8
Earl Hoppe6

Obituary:
Ruth Reffke-Eggert, 94, of Appleton, was taken to Heaven in the arms of Jesus, with her family by her side, on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Bridges of Appleton. Ruth was born on June 6, 1920 in Appleton to the late William and Josephine (Schey) Hoppe. Ruth was united in marriage to Edward Reffke and Francis Eggert; both have preceded her in death.
Ruth worked at Zwickers sewing thumbs on mittens. She then went to work for VanHandle's as the first lady school bus driver in Appleton. Ruth drove bus for 20 years before retiring. She loved to paint, fish, travel, play cards especially Sheepshead, and other games. Ruth also enjoyed baking and decorating cakes, and spending time at her place up north. Her true passion was her family; she truly loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ruth had a great sense of humor, and she enjoyed playing the lap steel, accordion, and guitar. She will be truly missed by her family and all who knew her.
Ruth is survived by her children: Carolyn (Paul) Reque, Audrey Hendrickson, Steve (Jean) Reffke, and Larry (LouAnn) Reffke; grandchildren: Roxanne (Russell) Butzer, Ron Pluger, Dawn (Pete) Praire, Sheila Adelman-Reffke, Scott (Tara) Reffke, and Kurt (April) Reffke, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands Edward Reffke and Francis Eggert, by her two sons Ronald and David Reffke, her brother Earl Hoppe, and her dear pets ChiChi and Pretty Bird.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 16, 2015, at 11:30 AM at Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond St., Appleton, with Pastor James Cowger officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday, February 16, 2015, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Bridges of Appleton for their care and support during her stay.