Ruth-Merten-Obituary

Ruth A. Merten

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Merten, Ruth A. (Nee Ristow) Of Charlottesville, VA, formerly of New Berlin, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the age of 92 years. Loving wife for 62 years of the late Gilbert E. "Gil" Merten. Dear mother of Alan (Sally) Merten of Fairfax, VA, Jane (Walt) Thompson of...

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I am deeply sorry for your lost. I reconnected with Anute Ruth only for a short time but looked forward to her letters at Christmas and how every one was doing. My most flavorite memory was of the West Allis western day parades and sitting in front of the shoe shop.

In loving memory of my great-Aunt Ruth. Lord, please give Aunt Ruth comfort and peace with your unfailing love.

I loved her smile and great sense of humor. She always had a kind word and thought the best of everyone. Her enthusiasm and energy for enjoying life was incredible. I always looked up to her as a great role model and wanted to be like her in many ways. I loved listening to her stories about family because it helped me feel connected and helped me understand where I...

My deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother - but know that she is in the loving arms of God now. Aunt Ruth was truly a special person and I am going to miss her very much.

We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a beautiful person.
I can remember getting shoes repaired at your Dad & Mom's shop. They were alway's so pleasant & friendly.

I am Gloria Crapser's sister & live in Greenfield, previously West Allis.

Take Care, & God Bless

Nancy Goede & Gil

My deepest sympathies, but also my great rejoicing that she has received the goal of her faith—the salvation of her soul! This is what she lived for!
I'm one of those who wasn't related by blood, but called her "Grandma" anyway. Thanks to her family for sharing both Grandma & Grandpa with us. They both hold a very special place in my heart. I'm thankful we'll get to spend eternity with them, but I'm wondering if heaven has enough toilet paper for them to TP everyone's mansion?
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Nancy, Mrs. Merten was one of the very special people on this earth. She always had a smile and was so pretty,I loved to hear her laugh.
God took a rose and put it in his flower garden,and now she has become an angle that will look after you and your family.
May God be with each of you.

Mrs. Merten was a very wondeful sweet lady. She will be missed dearly.

Love the picture so much! Grandma will be missed.