VanderVelden, Ruth

1923 - 2008  (85 years)    Has 18 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	VanderVelden, Ruth
  Born	21 Jun 1923	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	7 Sep 2008	De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	8 Sep 2008
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Ruth Rhodes, De Pere, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 07, 2008. She was born June 21, 1923, in Little Chute, WI, daughter of the late George and Lillian (Boes) Vander Velden. She married Harry Rhodes on May 1, 1941, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 1988. Ruth waitressed at various restaurants and supper clubs for over 40 years, and worked as a crossing guard for the City of De Pere for the past 28 years. She also was the first non-family member to work at Seroogy's Candies. Ruth loved sports of all kinds, especially watching her sons and grandkids. She also enjoyed arts and crafts. Ruth was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church, which was an integral part of her life. Survivors include her three sons, Dave (Judi) Rhodes, Town of Rome, Wis., and their children, Dean (Shelly) Rhodes, Dan (Deann) Rhodes, Douglas (Megan) Rhodes, Holly Rhodes, Scott Bornowski, and Todd (Rebecca) Bornowski; Dennis (Judy) Rhodes, Allouez, and their children, Tamra Rhodes and Tiffany (Rod) Marceille; and Dale (Pat) Rhodes, De Pere and their children: Dusty Rhodes, Trisha Rhodes, Derek Rhodes, and Drew Rhodes; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one sister, Mercedes Chartier, Freedom, Wis.; and special lifelong friend, Evelyn Hoth, Green Bay. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers and three sisters; and a daughter-in-law, Donna Rhodes. Family and friends may call Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kirk Leach officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, De Pere. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotter funeralhome.com. The family extends a warm thank you to Karen Farrel and Miranda Svenson, who took care of Ruth at her home the last month of her life.
  Person ID	I145519	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	VanderVelden, George M.,   b. 14 Mar 1888, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 24 Jun 1946, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 58 years)
  Mother	Boes, Lillian,   b. 22 Dec 1895, Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 30 Sep 1959, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 63 years)
  Family ID	F42094	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Rhodes, Harry,   b. 6 Jul 1916,   d. 6 Aug 1988  (Age 72 years)
  Married	1 May 1941
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F49195	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 21 Jun 1923 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 7 Sep 2008 - De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  Rhodes, Ruth (Maiden Name: VanderVelden) Jun 21, 1923 - Sep 7, 2008