Ruth A. Huss

Ruth A. Huss

Ruth Huss Obituary

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Ruth A. Huss, 86, died peacefully following a short illness on Saturday, December 30, 2017 surrounded by her family. Ruth was Born September 14, 1931 in Little Chute to Henry and Gertrude Wyngaard (VandenBurgt). Ruth loved her family. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed going for walks in the neighborhood with her “candy cane” walking stick. Ruth was visually impaired and felt it important to be active in the community. She loved bowling, volunteering at the Salvation Army and was a member of the Mission Club in Little Chute as well as the St. Elizabeth Society. Ruth will be missed by her children Mary, Betty, Nancy, Linda, Sue (Larry) Duda, Karen Harp, Wayne (Chris), Paul (Linda) and Amy Sue, grandchildren Becky (Jim) Berghuis, Christina(Chris) Dombrowski, Chris Bassett, Travis, Jim, Tom, Cliff, Stephanie Allwardt, Barbara Duda, Melody, Charles (Tanya) Harp, Jessica, Heather, Tyler, and Katrina (Matt) Dugan, siblings Martha Evers, Richard (Marilyn) Wyngaard and Robert (Florence) Wyngaard. Further survived by 15 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her daughters Donna and Jane, her parents, sisters Dorothy (Richard) Grapentin, Marie (Frank) Schiedermayer, brother Anthony (Theo) Wyngaard, brother-in-law Harold Evers and two grandchildren. A Resurrection Mass will be held for Ruth on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 12 (Noon) at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, St. Mary Church, 119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna. MSGR Jim Vanden Hogen celebrant with Pastoral Leader assisting the Priest, Deacon Steve VandeHey. Private interment St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Family and friends may gather at St. Mary Church, from 10:00 am until time of Mass.

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January 5, 2018

So sorry she will be missed praying for the family

January 3, 2018

Rest in Peace Grandma
Love Always,
Becky

Peggy Blenke

January 3, 2018

Sue I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother I'll keep you and your family in thoughts and Prayers through this difficult time

Vicki Walter

January 2, 2018

Rest in Peace

Dick &Marilyn Wyngaard

January 2, 2018

She was dearly loved by her siblings. Rest in peace Ruth, now you can SEE your deceased family members again! We are sure you have earned a special place in Heaven!

Vicki Walter

January 2, 2018

MY Condolences to her family.During my time at Kindred Hearts Ruth was a pleasure to care for....She'll be always missed,but Never Forgotten....RIP Ruth <3

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