Backes, Ruth

1925 - 2016  (91 years)

• Name	Backes, Ruth
  Birth	19 Sep 1925
  Gender	Female
  Death	30 Nov 2016	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	3 Dec 2016
  APC
  Ruth M. Staffeld, age 91, of Neenah passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Prairie Home in Menasha. She was born on September 19, 1925, daughter of the late John and Hattie (Sternhagen) Backes. On June 11, 1949 she married Donald F. Staffeld. Their marriage was blessed with two sons and 52 wonderful years before Donald preceded her in death on October 8, 2001. Ruth worked side-by-side with Don at their insurance business. She took pride in raising family and keeping a nice home. Ruth was an expert at throwing together many last-minute fish boils, per Don's request. She volunteered for many years at the EAA as a docent, into her late 80s. She and Don both enjoyed working with the B-17. Ruth loved birdwatching, and reading. She was a warm soul, with a big heart, and she loved her family to no end. She will be sadly missed by her sons: Bill (Jill) Staffeld, Neenah; Bob (Laurie) Staffeld, Appleton; a brother-in-law, Robert J. Staffeld, Mountain Home, AR; a close friend, Judy Millard; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, and her beloved husband Don, she was preceded in death by her sister, Leola Backes; and brother-in-law, Alvin Staffeld. A Memorial Gathering for Ruth will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest beside Don at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in her name. Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 722-7151 Online Condolences www.westgorfuneralhomes.com The family would like to extend a warm thank you to Prairie Homes and ThedaCare at Home Hospice for their kindness and compassion while caring for Ruth. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Dec. 1 to Dec. 4, 2016
  Person ID	I337745	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	3 Dec 2016

  
  

  Father	Backes, John,   b. 21 Feb 1895, St. John, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA d. 13 Feb 1980 (Age 84 years)
  Mother	Sternhagen, Hattie,   b. 29 Aug 1893   d. 13 Apr 1985 (Age 91 years)
  Family ID	F68464	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Staffeld, Donald,   b. 18 Aug 1922   d. 8 Oct 2001, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA (Age 79 years)
  Marriage	11 Jun 1949
  Family ID	F212961	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 Dec 2016

  
  

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  Staffeld, Ruth (Maiden Name: Backes)