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RUTH PRITZKE Obituary

Ruth C. Pritzke, 94 of Memphis, died November 15, 2011 at Kirby Pines Manor. She was born April 16, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. She had been married to Edwin Pritzke for 67 years before his passing in August 2010. The family moved to Memphis in 1959 where they joined Immanuel Lutheran Church and made many life-long friends. Ruth’s generosity, ready wit and cheerful spirit will be missed by all. Ruth is survived by her daughter Carol Lynn Smith (David) of Carmichael, California; her son David Pritzke (Gloria Hepburn) of Germantown; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 6 until 7 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue. A memorial service will be celebrated Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 2 p.m. also at Memphis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 6325 Raleigh-LaGrange Road, Memphis, TN 38134. Online condolences may be made at www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens www.memphisfuneralhome.net 901.725.0100

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Nov. 27, 2011.

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December 2, 2011

David,
Although I never met your mom, I know how dedicated you were to her. I know you are saddened by the loss of a loved one ,but I hope that you find some solice in the celebration a life well lived . You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gloria Dickson ( Germantown)

November 30, 2011

NO one could have had better neighbors or surrogate grandparents than we did on Chickasaw Road with Ed and Ruth. We have all been reminiscing and sharing stories of baking cookes, fishing at "Ed's Lake" and our littlest going over to the Pritzke's house to crawl in bed with Ruth and Ed on Sunday mornings!! You made a huge difference in a lotta' lives. Give Ed a hug for us all. We were so lucky to have them in our ives.

Carol Ruff Carr

November 29, 2011

David and Carol this is a trying time for you both, but Ruth is with your Dad and all of their friends. She and he lived a long and prosperous life together . We all loved them very much and will miss them

November 28, 2011

David, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Telicia Taylor

Dottie Walsh

November 28, 2011

David,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now. May they help all of you get through this tough time.
With Deep Sympathy

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