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Ruth Ann Wienke

1945 - 2017

Ruth Ann Wienke obituary, 1945-2017, Virginia Beach, VA

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

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Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

4889 Princess Anne Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ruth Wienke Obituary

Ruth Ann Wienke

Virginia Beach - Ruth Ann Wienke, 72, passed away on November 13, 2017 in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born on August 15, 1945 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her husband of 45 years, Rev. Dr. Ronald Wienke, preceded her in death.

Ruthie was an LPN at Norfolk General years ago. After leaving the nursing profession, she dedicated her life to that of a Pastor's wife, fulfilling many roles in the church. She was active in teaching Sunday School; starting the House of Blessing with Harvest Church in Chesapeake, VA; and speaking at marriage encounters with her loving husband. They left Virginia and spent two years in Mexico, helping with orphans and building schools. They settled in West Virginia until Pastor Ron's passing in 2015.

She is survived by her daughter Kim Myers and her husband Jeff; her son Shane Wienke and his wife Stacy; and her grandchildren Kiersten Newtoff, Austin Newtoff, Brandy Sidlo and her husband Joseph, and Nori Ruth Anne Wienke.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA. Burial will follow at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. You may share your memories and offer your condolence at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 16, 2017.
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Ruthie, was especially kind and always seeking the good in others. I remember her giving words of wisdom and encouragement to others. She took the time to listen and really loved those around her. When you were around Ruthie you knew she loved God and her family.
She is home now with her beloved Ron. We know all heaven is rejoicing and we too for her victory, even so, we feel the pains and grief of our loss for a loved one and rightly so.

Earlene

November 18, 2017

She joined our family in 68' and was always a welcomed addition. I was proud and happy to call her my sister. My thoughts and prayers are with Kim & Shane and your families to remember the good times. Ruthie will be missed, we love you all!

Randy Wienke

November 15, 2017

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