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Ruth Guenther
March 6, 1929 - March 24, 2024
Ruth Guenther, 95, of Columbus Junction, IA, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Runge Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Rosehill Cemetery, Buffalo, IA. Memorials may be made to Senior Resources of Muscatine, IA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Ruth was born March 6, 1929, to Charles and Emma (Wessell) Swift in Davenport, IA. She was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen runner up at Davenport Central High School.
Ruth had worked as a Telephone Operator at NW Bell Telephone Company, Day's Pharmacy, Model Dairy, and Scharff's Dept. Store. Her last job was Sue's Hallmark Shop.
On October 8, 1949 she married Melvin Guenther at St. Mark's Church, Davenport, IA. They started a family and had three children.
She was a member of Pythian Sisters Banner Temple #49, Quad Cities Plus 60, Mercy Silver Service, Jackson County Historical Society, PTA, Firemen's Aux., Den Mother, BlueBird Leader, Sunday School Teacher, an avid member of Calvary Lutheran Church, and the Pleasant Grove Church where she was a member of the Pleasant Grove Ladies Aide.
She and Melvin moved to Columbus Junction in 1976, where they raised assorted animals, had a large garden and strawberry patch, canned a variety of vegetables, and put their prize produce in the local fair.
Ruth was an avid stamp collector and family historian. The family would gather on holidays at her house, especially at Christmas when she would make her famous German Potato Salad.
She is survived by her children: Robin (Deb), Melody and Gavin (Karen); grandchildren: Deanna, Jared, Briana, Laura, Erika, Kyle, Lindsey, and Cody; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Shirley Vensland.
She was preceded in death by siblings: Milburn (Hazel) Swift and Dale Swift.
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Pat (guenther) hceurvorst
March 29, 2024
My sincere condolences on aunt ruth passing! So pretty! I remember her being very quiet which was, of course, due to her hearing loss. I also remember the miracle of her ear surgery. Her true personality was released from silence! This happened when I was older, so I did not have opportunity to converse with her very often, sadly. I enjoyed seeing pic of her vacationing with melody. Such happy times, which showed in her expressions. Melody, you excelled in your care giver roll. I don´t think anyone could have love and nurtured her as well. Love and hugs, your cousin, pat (guenther) ceurvorst
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