Ruth Ann attended St. Michael grade school in Dane, WI and graduated from Lodi High School. On October 15, 1959 she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart Linus Maier. After they wed, Ruth Ann and Linus began farming and raised five children on what they fondly referred to as “Our Own Dairy.” Ruth Ann stood firmly beside Linus as they built their farm. She was the gentle touch that accompanied everything they did. She was an amazing baker, a gifted gardener and was widely recognized for her quilting. Most importantly she will be remembered as a warm, kind, patient and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She always had an open door and an open ear to anyone who needed her.
She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Parish in Waunakee, where she volunteered throughout her life and was a charter member of the St. John’s Piece Maker Quilt Club. She was a 4-H leader, a proud member of the “10+ Gallon Blood Donor Club” and participated in the Women’s Health Initiative Study.
She is survived by her 5 children, Kathy and Bob Barman, Lori and Art Meinholz, Kevin and Jane Maier, Scott and Daun Maier and Keith and Lynn Maier, 12 grandchildren Jennifer Waldsmith, Sarah and Tony Blodgett, Lee and Megan Meinholz, Tracy Meinholz and friend Logan Thomas, Samantha and Brent Smith, Kim and Ben Rohrbeck, Katie Maier, Cody Maier and fiancé Ivy Kitelinger, Kayla and Tony Flint, Patrick and Courtney Maier, Abby Maier and fiancé Zach Shriver, and Gavin Maier, great grandchildren, Keaton, Carter, Ayden, Sofia, Dane, Cooper, Liam, Mila, Noah, Emma, Vincent, Gabriel, Maxwell, Sylvia, Anika and Leo. Siblings Janet Kitsimble, Mary Ripp, Bonnie and Bill Schmidt, Bill and Diane Wipperfurth. In-laws Vernon and Ellen Maier, John and Judy Kiselis, Roman and Linda Maier, Dan Maier, Marvin and Mary Lou Maier, Donna Lemke, Roger and Heidi Maier and Virgil (Petie) and Bonnie Maier.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and in-laws Peter and Margaret Maier, Paul Maier, Diane (Maier) and Gene Haug, and Dave Lemke.
Ruth Ann attended St. Michael grade school in Dane, WI and graduated from Lodi High School. On October 15, 1959 she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart Linus Maier. After they wed, Ruth Ann and Linus began farming and raised five children on what they fondly referred to as “Our Own Dairy.” Ruth Ann stood firmly beside Linus as they built their farm. She was the gentle touch that accompanied everything they did. She was an amazing baker, a gifted gardener and was widely recognized for her quilting. Most importantly she will be remembered as a warm, kind, patient and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She always had an open door and an open ear to anyone who needed her.
She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Parish in Waunakee, where she volunteered throughout her life and was a charter member of the St. John’s Piece Maker Quilt Club. She was a 4-H leader, a proud member of the “10+ Gallon Blood Donor Club” and participated in the Women’s Health Initiative Study.
She is survived by her 5 children, Kathy and Bob Barman, Lori and Art Meinholz, Kevin and Jane Maier, Scott and Daun Maier and Keith and Lynn Maier, 12 grandchildren Jennifer Waldsmith, Sarah and Tony Blodgett, Lee and Megan Meinholz, Tracy Meinholz and friend Logan Thomas, Samantha and Brent Smith, Kim and Ben Rohrbeck, Katie Maier, Cody Maier and fiancé Ivy Kitelinger, Kayla and Tony Flint, Patrick and Courtney Maier, Abby Maier and fiancé Zach Shriver, and Gavin Maier, great grandchildren, Keaton, Carter, Ayden, Sofia, Dane, Cooper, Liam, Mila, Noah, Emma, Vincent, Gabriel, Maxwell, Sylvia, Anika and Leo. Siblings Janet Kitsimble, Mary Ripp, Bonnie and Bill Schmidt, Bill and Diane Wipperfurth. In-laws Vernon and Ellen Maier, John and Judy Kiselis, Roman and Linda Maier, Dan Maier, Marvin and Mary Lou Maier, Donna Lemke, Roger and Heidi Maier and Virgil (Petie) and Bonnie Maier.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and in-laws Peter and Margaret Maier, Paul Maier, Diane (Maier) and Gene Haug, and Dave Lemke.
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