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1920
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2015
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Ruth Daum Obituary
Ruth was owner of Patio Pizza with her husband, Ralph, who precedes her in death. Also preceding her in death are her sisters, Frances Kinney and Billie Bryant and her brothers, Forrest and Charles Badger.
Surviving are her sons, Jim Daum (Glenda) of Hawesville, Ky., Steve Daum of Derby and Joe Daum (Mary) of Tell City; her sisters, Violet Myers and Murl Sodrel; a brother, Ray Badger of Tell City; nine grandchildren, Shari Burkhardt (Kenny), Jeff Daum, Kim Braunecker, Stephanie Hoffman, Michelle Stahly (Neal), Eric Daum (Ashley), Valerie Knieriem (Kyle), Ryan Daum (Rebecca) and Michael Daum (Carrye); 14 great-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Aug. 12, at St. Paul Church. The Rev. Sengole Thomas Gnanaraj will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Perry County Special Olympics.
Condolences may be made online at www.zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com.
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for Ruth Daum
Tom Roehm
September 1, 2022
I am a bit late posting this,but I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. She and her husband,Ralph,were so welcoming to all the high school kids looking for a place to hang out. The Patio Pizza was truly an oasis out there on 66 back then.
Class of '67
August 12, 2015
I had known Ruth for years, she was a very pretty Lady and never changed , always the same, I worked with her and she was great and I am lucky to have known her for years.
May God bless the family in their time of sorrow. Lucille Mathena and Family
Bless the family Bless the family in their time of sadness.
Albert Savage
August 11, 2015
To Joe and the Daum Family,
Your Mom was a gracious lady. Some of my most pleasant memories were from the Patio.
Al Savage
August 11, 2015
The quiet strength of the Daum family. I remember fondly the many hours that I spent at the Patio. R.I.P. Ruth
Mike Aldridge
Darleen Ward
August 10, 2015
Remember meeting her and Ralph, when I first came back home to Tell City. Such a wonderful couple. Have loved this family for years. Loved working there. Please accept our condolences. She was a lovely lady. With Love, Darleen & Robert Ward
denny groves
August 10, 2015
my sincere condolences to the daum family
Sue Stewart (Knaebel)
August 10, 2015
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Gina Young
August 10, 2015
Will always remember her smile & her hugs! Had my wedding rehearsal dinner @ the Patio over 30 years ago! Thinking of the family! Will miss this sweet lady. ♥
Debbie Schauberger
August 10, 2015
Thank you for the opportunity for us, as high school students, to have a safe and friendly place to go and socialize - I spent many hours at the "old Patio" - your smile and friendly personality was always comforting - class of 1970
Condolences to this fine family!
August 10, 2015
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Steve and Karen Syler
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