Ruth N. Toepfer

1915 - 2013

Ruth Nadine Toepfer passed away July 25, 2013. She was born (and educated) in Monroe, WI to Henry and Minnie Leuzinger, natives of Nafell and Canton, Switzerland. Upon her marriage to Albert, they became a farming family in the Pearl City and Freeport, IL area. They moved to Tavares, FL in 1959, where she was a Certified Cosmetologist for the next 14 yrs. In 1973, they moved to Pensacola to be near other family members. They were faithful members of Ferry Pass UMC, and Ruth was a member for over 35 years. She served as President of the Golden Agers Group where she was "special" guest speaker at many functions. Ruth was most proud of her 5 sons; all of whom served in the Army, Navy, or Marines. She was extremely patriotic and flew the American flag at home everyday until illness prevented it.

Ruth will be remembered for her ready smile, wit and humor, and her love for flowers and nature. Her compassion and generosity toward others will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Albert, eleven of her siblings (she being the last survivor), her son, Robert of Stoughton, WI; her son, Edward of IA, and daughter, Myrna Lee Tracy of Tampa, FL.

She is survived by her son, Ronald (Jane) Toepfer of Apple River, IL; daughter-in-law, Inez Toepfer of Stoughton, WI; son, Wayne (Jeanne) of Rockford, IL and son, Allan (Diane) Toepfer of Pensacola. Ruth also leaves 23 beautiful grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren, so many nieces and nephews and oh so many friends, all of whom she cherished and loved with all of her heart.

Visitation will be held Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:00 am at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel with Memorial Service directly following at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park. Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel 3351 Scenic Hwy, Pensacola, has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Jul. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Toepfer

10 Entries

Rod & Darlene Koontz

August 16, 2013

I loved the times we were able to come & see Aunt Ruth and she would play her guitar and sing & yodel. She was truly a special lady. Loved her lots.

Jeannette & Julie Leuzinger and Family

August 12, 2013

Our sympathy from the Jake Leuzinger family. Jake and I stayed at their place everytime we went down to Florida. The last time was with Sadie and Julie my daughter and myself Jeannette. She will be missed greatly.

July 30, 2013

Your mother lived a long life, most of which was in good health, until recently. My sympathies to her family. My parents, John and Vera (Toepfer)Peterson are both 96.
Randall Peterson, Chadwick, IL

Jo Barnett (Gordon & Betty Olson Family)

July 29, 2013

Our deepest Sympathy to all of you, Ruth was always smiling and such a pleasure to talk to. I had the opportunity to chat with her at family reunions and on the telephone a number of times. Aunt Ruth was sharp and full of life. She will be greatly missed by all. Playing instruments, cards and saying Trump!!! thats what they are doing together now.

ELIZABETH LEUZINGER

July 29, 2013

INTERESTING AND UNIQUE AUNT RUTH, ONLY GOT TO SEE HER AT THE REUNIONS, WE WILL ALL MISS HER SMILES THIS YEAR!
I send our prayers for Ruth's brother Clifford (My Dad)& Family. They brought music out in all of us!

July 29, 2013

I remember staying with my Grandma Sadie and listening to tape recordings of Ruth singing and playing guitar. I was fortunate enough to stop and visit with Ruth a few years back. She was such a classy lady. It was a joy to reminisce with her. I bet all of the siblings are having fun playing music together. Julie Blumer

Our deepest sympathy so the Toepfer family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Henry Blumer Family
Monroe, WI

Paul and Linda (Leuzinger) Schmid

July 28, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Agnes Legler

July 28, 2013

We all love you (family) and say a prayer for you. She was quite a lady and could cook up a storm, raise flowers, and keep a beautiful home. She was so special.

Agnes (Leuzinger) Legler

Aunt Ruth's house when we visited in Feb 2012

Lauri (Leuzinger) Gutzmer

July 28, 2013

I'll always remember Aunt Ruth and the cool aunt who lived in Florida. Since most of the aunts and uncles all lived in Wisconsin, I always thought she was pretty special.

Sharon Leuzinger-Newcomer

July 27, 2013

My deepest sympathy to everyone. She was a classie lady.

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