Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Ruth Wright
1950 - 2025
BORN
1950
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Ruth Wright Obituary
August 1, 1950 - September 3, 2025
WILLIAMS BAY – Ruth Wright, age 75, of Williams Bay passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born on August 1, 1950 in Chicago to Steven and Ludmilla (Simo) Bertok. Ruth was united in marriage to Lowell Wright on April 12, 1981 in Redlands, CA. She worked in schools as a teacher and aide, but would have considered being a Mom and Wife as her primary occupation. Ruth had a deep passion for her family, her church, and her flowers.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Lowell; daughter, Rebecca Burkhardt, of Hickory Creek, TX; three sons, Robert (Karin) Burkhardt, of Hickory Creek, TX, Bruce (Deborah) Burkhardt, of Lake Dallas, TX, and Jonathan (Glorianne) Wright, of North Brunswick, NJ; and eight grandchildren, Tyler, Claire, Anabelle, Cassia, Eloise, and Stephanie Burkhardt, and Boston and Kaliana Wright.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and a sister.
Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Delavan Christian Reformed Church, 850 Oak Street in Delavan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Monroe Funeral Home, 604 E. Walworth Avenue in Delavan and an hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday at the church. Burial will take place at East Delavan Union Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to Delavan Christian School. MONROE FUNERAL HOME in Delavan is assisting the family. Please visit us at delavanfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Wright
Sponsored by Monroe Funeral Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Ruth Wright's name
Memorial Events
for Ruth Wright
How to support Ruth's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ruth Wright's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
