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Anthony Ruys Obituary
Harrison - Tony Ruys, age 66, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Tony was born in Appleton on August 22, 1952, son of the late Albert and Irene (Emmers) Ruys. Tony attended college at UW-River Falls and received his degree in Plant and Soil Science. He returned to the Valley and farmed in the town of Harrison for the rest of his life. For much of that time, he also held down a job as a millwright at the paper mill in Kimberly. For a time, he also formed a partnership with the Van Elzen family and operated an apple orchard. Tony somehow also found time to be an avid outdoorsman and hunted big game across North America. He also enjoyed staying close to home, on his land in Waupaca County, hunting with his brother John and his boys. He gardened, harvested, and canned his own crops, and enjoyed cooking for family and friends.
He is survived by ten brothers and sisters: Bill (Janet) Ruys of DePere, Irene Nelson of Florida, Mary (Lyle) Ellenbecker of Kaukauna, Joan (Mike) Hogan of Darboy, Anne (Mike) Locy of Appleton, Katy Ruys of Fox Lake, Laura Ruys of Appleton, John (Jenny) Ruys of Darboy, Therese (Dick) Bosch of Kaukauna, and Sarah Olson of Kaukauna. He also leaves behind many relatives and friends, including three special nephews, to whom he was like a second dad: Rob, Al, and Chubs.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents and his good friend Marv Van Groll.
The funeral liturgy for Tony will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Holy Spirit Church, Highway KK in Darboy. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Monday, June 24, from 1:00 PM until the time of the services. For more information or to share a memory of Tony, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.
Tony will be remembered by all as a man of few words, generous beyond measure, and whose friendship was treasured by all who knew him.
The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the physicians, nurses and staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, it's Cancer Center, and everyone on the 4th floor. Your competence, care, and compassion will always be remembered by our grateful family.
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Donald Guckenberger
June 18, 2019
John and Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Tone was a great man, I have many memories as all that knew him do. My first thought is this get out of there I'll get that! Tone you worked to hard! RIP my dear friend!
Lori Vosters
June 17, 2019
Sorry to hear of Tony passing, lots of memories of him while growing up with the Ruys family. He will always be part of our apple family.
June 15, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Ruys family. May your prayers strengthen you, and your treasured memories of Anthony comfort you. May the words of John 6:40 bring you a measure of peace.
Linda
June 15, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Hankins family. May your prayers strengthen you, and your treasured memories of Eloise comfort you. May the words of John 6:40 bring you a measure of peace.
Linda
David Van Elzen
June 15, 2019
We had so many memories hunting, fishing, and building the lifts together, also the thousands of bushels of apples we picked at many different orchards including the one we had together Ledgewood. Time goes on many things change. I will miss your wave as I drive by your house. Thanks for all the good times we had together years ago. We will miss you Tone
June 15, 2019
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
June 15, 2019
Rest in peace Tony,
Paul and Jeam Wulterkens
June 14, 2019
Irene, Bill, and Family,
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.
Paul and Jean Wulterkens
June 11, 2019
Losing someone that we love never comes easy.
It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in
Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.
Rod and Joan Sternhagen
June 10, 2019
We deeply regret your loss and understand the feelings as we continue our journey fighting cancer. Rod is receiving chemo as I right this note.
Jim Zornow
June 9, 2019
Tony always an upstanding guy. Just a peach of a guy. A tremendous sweet disposition about him. Sad to hear of his passing. I'm sure many have the same if not more good things to say about ole Tone!
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