- Kimberly - Ruth C. Treleven, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 11, 2018. She was born on November 4, 1936 in Little Chute to the late Emmet and Louise (Anderson) Frank. Ruthie graduated from Kimberly High School in 1954 and married Donald Landua. They had eight children.
On December 23, 1978, Ruth married Leo Treleven, who preceded her in death in 2004. They enjoyed many years together, especially summers in Crivitz on Lake Noquebay.
Ruth worked at Rich Products in Appleton from 1976 until her retirement in 1991. In 2010, she worked for Home Instead, providing end of life care until 2015 when she beat her first battle with breast cancer. In 2018, the cancer returned with a vengeance and won.
She loved cooking, thrifting, and trips to the casino.
Ruth is survived by her children: Guy (Sandy) Landua, Kim (Mark) Helms, Kay (Rick) Chadwick, Jay (Melissa) Landua, Tod (Julie) Landua, Lee (Barbara) Landua, Amy (Chuck) Putzer, Gidget (Rick) Menting; step children: Jerry (Cindy) Treleven and Betty (Jim) Price; grandchildren: Jesse (Kelli) Landua, Cassie Landua, Marni (Mike) Helms, Heidi (Rob) Johnson, Andrew (Emily) Helms, Joshua Blumreich, Jay (Shannon) Landua, Travis (Jessica) Landua, Philip (Kelsey) Landua, Jeremy Landua, Tony (Katie) Putzer, Simon and Josie Menting; step grandchildren: David and Ann Treleven, Nicholas (Kaylee) Price, Craig (Candice) Shostak, Tracy (Matt) Danish and Brent (Erika) Shostak; 23 great grandchildren; brother Gerald (Kathy) Frank; and brother-in-law, Dennis Froelich. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband Leo, Ruth was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Froelich; and two grandchildren, Marcus and Maxwell Menting.
Rest in peace Mom, we will miss you. In accordance with Ruth's wishes, her family will gather privately at a later date. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on May 14, 2018
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1936 - 2018 (81 years)
Education - High School
