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Ruth Havemann Obituary
Ruth Shield Havemann
December 17, 1924-May 20, 2024
MUSCATINE–Ruth Shield Havemann, 99, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Premier Estates.
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Pastor Kayla Lange-Carney will be officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Ruth's honor to the family for Multiple Sclerosis, American Cancer Society, or the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Ruth was born on December 17, 1924, in Muscatine, the daughter of Eunice (Bowser) and Lloyd Shield. She married Clayton Havemann in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1945. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2001.
They made their home and raised their children together. Ruth loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She worked as a secretary at Grant Elementary School for many years.
Ruth is survived by 4 children, Charles and Kathy Havemann of Muscatine, Carleton and Sue Havemann of Shell Knob, Missouri, Lloyd and Theresa Havemann of Muscatine, and Lisa Havemann and Jeff Miller of Tea, South Dakota; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and son-in-law, Doug Felton of Campton Hills, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton; daughter, Barbara Felton; brothers, Rich, Walter and George Shield; sisters, Beverly Thomas and Gerri Kochneff.
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Anne Harden Morrison
July 16, 2024
I remember Mrs. Havemann from Grant School. She was a very nice lady and knew us all by our first and last names. I remember that we share the same birthday. I also went to school with Lisa. I am sorry for your loss.
Mary Ann Blake Schmidt
June 11, 2024
I I have known Ruth since I was a small child. Her daughter, Barbara, and I were playmates at a young age. Loved Ruth! She had a pleasing addtude and the perfect smile! I have many pleasant memories of Ruth!
Kimberly Libenguth
May 23, 2024
I fondly remember Miss Ruth from Grant Elementary. I was a student there in the 70s and remember her vividly as a warm and welcoming presence. My condolences.
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