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1929
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2019
Ruth Klansek Obituary
Born in 1929, she met her future husband, Bill, at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1950. Early in their marriage they moved to Willingboro, N.J., where she raised their four lively children while also working outside the home.
With the children growing and moving off to college she found great joy working with those in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. This selfless work helped many and she was grateful to be of service.
After Bill passed, she depended on daughter, Karen and her wife, Cheryl, eventually spending her final years with them. They allowed her to be one happy old broad right up to her last breath.
Ruth is survived by her sister, Betty, her children, Barbara Ann, Karen Sue, William Bryan, and Patrick Robert, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
There will be a service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Corpus Christi Church in Willingboro.
Ruth asked for nothing but prayers and any remembrances be made as donations in her name to the Providence House of Burlington County, 950 S. Chester Ave., Suite A, Delran, NJ 08075, where she helped so many.
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August 31, 2019
Heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give your heart peace and comfort.
August 26, 2019
Just wanted you to know that you and your family will be in my thoughts during this tough time, Patrick.
Vince Phillips, your 6th grade teacher
Susan (Waters) Short
August 26, 2019
My deepest sympathy in your loss of your dear mother. I have many memories of camping with her in My teens with Girl Scouts and as a dear neighbor. God Bless
Carolyn Beninate
August 25, 2019
Dear Patrick, Mindy, and Family,
We're sorry to learn of your loss. May the Lord comfort your hearts.
With our sympathy and prayers,
Pete & Carolyn Beninate
Robert Gwynn
August 25, 2019
I met Ruth through her longtime connection with the "highnooners"
group of Willingboro, where she taught me so much about living
a happy and sharing life. There must be hundreds of women (and men)who owe their sobriety to this wise and loving dear woman. I love you, I thank you and will always keep your memory alive.
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