Thurner, Ruth

1916 - 2014  (97 years)    Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Thurner, Ruth
  Born	25 Sep 1916	Leopolis, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	3 Apr 2014	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	4 Apr 2014
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Ruth Mildred Halverson, age 97, passed to eternal life on Thursday morning, April 3, 2014 at Brewster Village. Ruth was born September 25, 1916, in Leopolis, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late John and Marie Thurner. Ruth resided in Appleton since 1932, and was married to Laverne Halverson on April 3, 1937. He preceded her in death on March 21, 2000. Ruth was a longtime and faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. She was employed at Kresge's 5 & 10 for thirty-six years, retiring in 1978. Ruth was a very caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a fantastic cook and a meticulous housekeeper. In her younger years, she loved to go dancing with her husband. In her later years, she enjoyed watching Lawrence Welk on television and listening to Danny O'Donnell recordings. Ruth also enjoyed traveling with friends and family. One of her favorite places to go was Branson, Missouri. She loved watching the Packers and Badgers play football. The only time she attended a football game in person was a special trip to see the Badger football team play. That trip was one of her favorites. Ruth took her one and only airplane ride to Las Vegas with her daughter Ardis, and son-in-law Bill. She is survived by her daughter: Ardis (Bill) Brandt of Appleton; two grandsons: David Brandt of Winneconne and Robert Brandt of Neenah; a great-grandson: Brandon (Sam) Brandt. She is further survived by her sisters-in-law: Gloria Thurner of Neenah and Gloria Thurner of Antigo. There are also many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brothers: John, Bill, Frank, Max, Joe, Nick, Harold and George; and sisters: Mary Eichinger, Caroline Nichols, Theresa Sherman, Ann Prickett, Barbara Swinford, and Adeline Bayer. And by Laverne's siblings: Mayme Krause, Marlene Schmidt, Rexford, Harlan, Leander, Daniel, Delore, and Claire. A funeral service for Ruth will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 7, 2014, at Zion Lutheran Church, 912 N. Oneida Street in Appleton, with Pastor Lloyd Luedeman officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com. Ruth's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff at Brewster Village for their wonderful care and compassion. We will never forget your kindness. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Apr. 4, 2014
  Person ID	I48894	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Thurner, John,   b. 22 May 1880, Rabenstein, , Sachsen, Germany ,   d. 28 Jun 1951, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Drexler, Marie,   b. 14 Dec 1884, Klautzenback, Klautzenbach, , Bayern, Germany ,   d. 15 Aug 1966, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 81 years)
  Family ID	F15665	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Halverson, Lavern,   b. 17 Dec 1913,   d. 21 Mar 2000, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 86 years)
  Married	3 Apr 1937
  Last Modified	27 Jun 2014
  Family ID	F48554	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Halverson, Ruth (Maiden Name: Thurner)