Ruth Louise Anderson, 86, of Richland Center died Thursday, May 26, 2022, outside her home from an automobile accident. She was born on October 14, 1935 at the Richland Hospital the daughter of Philip and Margaret (Flamme) Winslow.
Ruth graduated from Ithaca High School in 1953 and attended Methodist School of Nursing from 1953-1956. She married Neal W. Anderson on March 9, 1956 at Willow Valley United Methodist Church. Ruth was a devoted farmwife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ruth's professional career as a registered nurse spanned for 47 years. The generations of babies she helped bring into the world is endless. She was a long-time committed member of Willow Valley UM Church. She was an Ithaca Medical First Responders. A member of the Partners of TRH for several years. Ruth and Neal managed the Beef Producers Wagon and helped make it the success it is today. Ruth leaves an endless garden of flowers for friends and family to enjoy. She is known well by her community for her Fantastic Banana Bread and Poppy Seed Cake.
Survivors include her husband, Neal Anderson of Richland Center, WI; 5 children, Kevin (Lynn) Anderson of Fairchild, WI, Sharyn (Barry) Borchert of Reedsburg, WI, Susan (Jay) Scheuer of Rowley, MA, Mary Jo (Dave) Kussmaul of Bloomington, WI, Kenny (Carolyn) Anderson of Richland Center; 13 grandchildren, Dana (Kyle) Falk, Dominic (Lori) Rott, Amanda (Chris) Running, Brandon (Amanda) Anderson, Travis Borchert (Ellie), Tyson (fiancé Lindsay) Borchert, Alex Scheuer, Walter Scheuer (Claudia), Brittany (Brandon) Martin, Abigail Stafford (Shai), Cassandra Anderson (Brandon), Morgan and Logan Anderson; 11 great grandchildren; a sister, Alice Richards; 2 brothers-in-law, Tom Williams, Jim Connors; sister-in-law, Eva Lou Anner; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Diana Rott – 1999; 3 sisters, Charlotte Williams, Mary Connors, Carol Amelong; mother-in-law, Glady's "Ma" Anderson.
A celebration of Ruth's life will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM at Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with a Florence Nightingale Tribute beginning at 6:00 PM. Pastors Rob Richards and Tammy Clausen will officiate with burial in the Willow Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 2:00 PM until the time of services at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made for a scholarship for an Ithaca Nursing School Scholarship or Willow Valley U.M. Church.
She Was There by Duane Jaeger,
When a calming, quiet presence was all that was needed, She was there.
In the excitement and miracle of birth or in the mystery and loss of life, She was there.
When a silent glance could uplift a patient, family member or friend, She was there.
At those times when the unexplainable needed to be explained, She was there.
When the situation demanded a swift foot and sharp mind, She was there.
When a gentle touch, a firm push, or an encouraging word was needed, She was there.
In choosing the best one from a family's "Thank You" box of chocolates, She was there.
To witness humanity — its beauty, in good times and bad, without judgment, She was there.
To embrace the woes of the world, willingly, and offer hope, She was there.
And now, that it is time to be at the Greater One's side, She is there!
Ruth graduated from Ithaca High School in 1953 and attended Methodist School of Nursing from 1953-1956. She married Neal W. Anderson on March 9, 1956 at Willow Valley United Methodist Church. Ruth was a devoted farmwife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ruth's professional career as a registered nurse spanned for 47 years. The generations of babies she helped bring into the world is endless. She was a long-time committed member of Willow Valley UM Church. She was an Ithaca Medical First Responders. A member of the Partners of TRH for several years. Ruth and Neal managed the Beef Producers Wagon and helped make it the success it is today. Ruth leaves an endless garden of flowers for friends and family to enjoy. She is known well by her community for her Fantastic Banana Bread and Poppy Seed Cake.
Survivors include her husband, Neal Anderson of Richland Center, WI; 5 children, Kevin (Lynn) Anderson of Fairchild, WI, Sharyn (Barry) Borchert of Reedsburg, WI, Susan (Jay) Scheuer of Rowley, MA, Mary Jo (Dave) Kussmaul of Bloomington, WI, Kenny (Carolyn) Anderson of Richland Center; 13 grandchildren, Dana (Kyle) Falk, Dominic (Lori) Rott, Amanda (Chris) Running, Brandon (Amanda) Anderson, Travis Borchert (Ellie), Tyson (fiancé Lindsay) Borchert, Alex Scheuer, Walter Scheuer (Claudia), Brittany (Brandon) Martin, Abigail Stafford (Shai), Cassandra Anderson (Brandon), Morgan and Logan Anderson; 11 great grandchildren; a sister, Alice Richards; 2 brothers-in-law, Tom Williams, Jim Connors; sister-in-law, Eva Lou Anner; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Diana Rott – 1999; 3 sisters, Charlotte Williams, Mary Connors, Carol Amelong; mother-in-law, Glady's "Ma" Anderson.
A celebration of Ruth's life will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM at Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with a Florence Nightingale Tribute beginning at 6:00 PM. Pastors Rob Richards and Tammy Clausen will officiate with burial in the Willow Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 2:00 PM until the time of services at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made for a scholarship for an Ithaca Nursing School Scholarship or Willow Valley U.M. Church.
She Was There by Duane Jaeger,
When a calming, quiet presence was all that was needed, She was there.
In the excitement and miracle of birth or in the mystery and loss of life, She was there.
When a silent glance could uplift a patient, family member or friend, She was there.
At those times when the unexplainable needed to be explained, She was there.
When the situation demanded a swift foot and sharp mind, She was there.
When a gentle touch, a firm push, or an encouraging word was needed, She was there.
In choosing the best one from a family's "Thank You" box of chocolates, She was there.
To witness humanity — its beauty, in good times and bad, without judgment, She was there.
To embrace the woes of the world, willingly, and offer hope, She was there.
And now, that it is time to be at the Greater One's side, She is there!
Ruth Louise Anderson, 86, of Richland Center died Thursday, May 26, 2022, outside her home from an automobile accident. She was born on October 14, 1935 at the Richland Hospital the daughter of Philip and Margaret (Flamme) Winslow.
Ruth graduated from Ithaca High School in 1953 and attended Methodist School of Nursing from 1953-1956. She married Neal W. Anderson on March 9, 1956 at Willow Valley United Methodist Church. Ruth was a devoted farmwife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ruth's professional career as a registered nurse spanned for 47 years. The generations of babies she helped bring into the world is endless. She was a long-time committed member of Willow Valley UM Church. She was an Ithaca Medical First Responders. A member of the Partners of TRH for several years. Ruth and Neal managed the Beef Producers Wagon and helped make it the success it is today. Ruth leaves an endless garden of flowers for friends and family to enjoy. She is known well by her community for her Fantastic Banana Bread and Poppy Seed Cake.
Survivors include her husband, Neal Anderson of Richland Center, WI; 5 children, Kevin (Lynn) Anderson of Fairchild, WI, Sharyn (Barry) Borchert of Reedsburg, WI, Susan (Jay) Scheuer of Rowley, MA, Mary Jo (Dave) Kussmaul of Bloomington, WI, Kenny (Carolyn) Anderson of Richland Center; 13 grandchildren, Dana (Kyle) Falk, Dominic (Lori) Rott, Amanda (Chris) Running, Brandon (Amanda) Anderson, Travis Borchert (Ellie), Tyson (fiancé Lindsay) Borchert, Alex Scheuer, Walter Scheuer (Claudia), Brittany (Brandon) Martin, Abigail Stafford (Shai), Cassandra Anderson (Brandon), Morgan and Logan Anderson; 11 great grandchildren; a sister, Alice Richards; 2 brothers-in-law, Tom Williams, Jim Connors; sister-in-law, Eva Lou Anner; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Diana Rott – 1999; 3 sisters, Charlotte Williams, Mary Connors, Carol Amelong; mother-in-law, Glady's "Ma" Anderson.
A celebration of Ruth's life will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM at Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with a Florence Nightingale Tribute beginning at 6:00 PM. Pastors Rob Richards and Tammy Clausen will officiate with burial in the Willow Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 2:00 PM until the time of services at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made for a scholarship for an Ithaca Nursing School Scholarship or Willow Valley U.M. Church.
She Was There by Duane Jaeger,
When a calming, quiet presence was all that was needed, She was there.
In the excitement and miracle of birth or in the mystery and loss of life, She was there.
When a silent glance could uplift a patient, family member or friend, She was there.
At those times when the unexplainable needed to be explained, She was there.
When the situation demanded a swift foot and sharp mind, She was there.
When a gentle touch, a firm push, or an encouraging word was needed, She was there.
In choosing the best one from a family's "Thank You" box of chocolates, She was there.
To witness humanity — its beauty, in good times and bad, without judgment, She was there.
To embrace the woes of the world, willingly, and offer hope, She was there.
And now, that it is time to be at the Greater One's side, She is there!
Ruth graduated from Ithaca High School in 1953 and attended Methodist School of Nursing from 1953-1956. She married Neal W. Anderson on March 9, 1956 at Willow Valley United Methodist Church. Ruth was a devoted farmwife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ruth's professional career as a registered nurse spanned for 47 years. The generations of babies she helped bring into the world is endless. She was a long-time committed member of Willow Valley UM Church. She was an Ithaca Medical First Responders. A member of the Partners of TRH for several years. Ruth and Neal managed the Beef Producers Wagon and helped make it the success it is today. Ruth leaves an endless garden of flowers for friends and family to enjoy. She is known well by her community for her Fantastic Banana Bread and Poppy Seed Cake.
Survivors include her husband, Neal Anderson of Richland Center, WI; 5 children, Kevin (Lynn) Anderson of Fairchild, WI, Sharyn (Barry) Borchert of Reedsburg, WI, Susan (Jay) Scheuer of Rowley, MA, Mary Jo (Dave) Kussmaul of Bloomington, WI, Kenny (Carolyn) Anderson of Richland Center; 13 grandchildren, Dana (Kyle) Falk, Dominic (Lori) Rott, Amanda (Chris) Running, Brandon (Amanda) Anderson, Travis Borchert (Ellie), Tyson (fiancé Lindsay) Borchert, Alex Scheuer, Walter Scheuer (Claudia), Brittany (Brandon) Martin, Abigail Stafford (Shai), Cassandra Anderson (Brandon), Morgan and Logan Anderson; 11 great grandchildren; a sister, Alice Richards; 2 brothers-in-law, Tom Williams, Jim Connors; sister-in-law, Eva Lou Anner; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Diana Rott – 1999; 3 sisters, Charlotte Williams, Mary Connors, Carol Amelong; mother-in-law, Glady's "Ma" Anderson.
A celebration of Ruth's life will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM at Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with a Florence Nightingale Tribute beginning at 6:00 PM. Pastors Rob Richards and Tammy Clausen will officiate with burial in the Willow Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 2:00 PM until the time of services at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made for a scholarship for an Ithaca Nursing School Scholarship or Willow Valley U.M. Church.
She Was There by Duane Jaeger,
When a calming, quiet presence was all that was needed, She was there.
In the excitement and miracle of birth or in the mystery and loss of life, She was there.
When a silent glance could uplift a patient, family member or friend, She was there.
At those times when the unexplainable needed to be explained, She was there.
When the situation demanded a swift foot and sharp mind, She was there.
When a gentle touch, a firm push, or an encouraging word was needed, She was there.
In choosing the best one from a family's "Thank You" box of chocolates, She was there.
To witness humanity — its beauty, in good times and bad, without judgment, She was there.
To embrace the woes of the world, willingly, and offer hope, She was there.
And now, that it is time to be at the Greater One's side, She is there!
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