Diestler, Ruth

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• Education - High School: Abt 1944, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 2 Aug 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Hortonville High School Class of ___

Obituary:
Ruth E. Ruppel, age 87, of Appleton, was called peacefully to eternal life and joined her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31st, 2014, at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family and pastor.
Ruth was born on the family farm outside of Hortonville on October 8th, 1926, to Leonard and Florence (Abraham) Diestler. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church in Hortonville. Ruth attended school in Hortonville and graduated from Hortonville High School. After graduating Ruth went to work at the then AAL, now Thrivent Financial, from which she retired in January 1986.
On August 26, 1950, Ruth was united in marriage to Milton Ruppel of Dale, spending nearly 64 years together. They made their home in Appleton, where Ruth was a long time member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church.
Ruth's interests included baking, gardening, sewing, playing cards, camping and traveling. Along with Milt, Ruth traveled to virtually every corner of this country and beyond, including Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. Later in life she enjoyed golfing and spending time with family and friends at the family home on Wheeler Lake in Lakewood, WI. Ruth also enjoyed Friday night fish fries and a good happy hour but her greatest joy and happiness was her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ruth is survived by her husband of nearly 64 years, Milton; her children, Tom, Key West, FL and Appleton; Nancy (Robert) Korth, Appleton; grandchildren, Robert (Nicole) Korth, Depere; Michelle (Nate) Klapoetke, Wild Rose; Timothy (Brittany) Korth, Kaukauna; six great grandchildren, Landen, Easton, Brayden, Beau, Madelyn and Hailey. Ruth is also survived by her brothers: Francis Diestler, Napa, CA; Donald (Carol) Diestler, Hortonville; Wayne (Marilyn) Diestler, Dayton, NV. Further suviors include sister-in-laws: Carol Grossman, Appleton; Evelyn (Vernon) Rieckman, Neenah; Karen (Eugene) Fisher, Marion; Irene Ruppel, Dale; brother-in-law: Donald Ruppel, Clintonville. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; sisters-in-law: Nellie Diestler, Lillian Thiel, Lucille Ruppel and Donna Ruppel; brothers-in-law: Ervin Ruppel, Leroy Ruppel, Johnny Ruppel and Robert Grossman.
Funeral services for Ruth will be held on Monday, August 4th, 2014 at 11:00AM at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church 530 W. Parkway Blvd, Appleton, WI, with Pastor Mark Henke officiating. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, WI. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St, Appleton, and again on Monday at the church from 9:00AM until the hour of service. Online condolence may be made at: www.valleyfh.com.
The family would like to offer their thanks to the staff at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation. Although Ruth's time with you was short your kindness, care and compassion will not be forgotten. Special thanks to Dr. Koeper and the staff at Fresenius Medical Dialysis Center for the wonderful care and support you provided to Ruth this past year.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4, 2014

Ruth married Ruppel, Milton 26 Aug 1950. Milton (son of Ruppel, Louis and Marks, Ottillia) was born 16 Jan 1924, Wyoming, Waupaca, Wisconsin; died 13 Apr 2017; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Nancy married Korth, Robert [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 4 Jun 2016; APC

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Obituary:
Thomas M. Ruppel, of Appleton, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the age of 59, after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on October 24, 1956 son of Milton and the late Ruth (Diestler) Ruppel. Tom graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in 1975. He worked for Outagamie County as a Computer Programmer for 16 years before he moved to Key West Florida where he was employed by the Westin Key West Resort and Marina as a Cruise Ship Pier Security Officer. After being diagnosed of his illness, he returned to Wisconsin in 2014 to be near his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time on his boat at the marina, volunteering at the Red Cross, and helping out with the Junior Achievement Program.
He is survived by his father Milton Ruppel, sister Nancy (Bob) Korth, Nephew Rob (Nichole) Korth, Niece Michelle (Nate) Klapoetke, Nephew Tim (Brittany) Korth, great nephews and nieces Haley McPeak, Landen and Easton Korth, Brayden and Beau Klapoetke, and Madelyn Korth.
He was preceded in death by his mother Ruth E Ruppel.
A Celebration of Tom's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 530 W Parkway Blvd., Appleton, WI 54911, with Pastor Mark Henke officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Tom's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Phillips and his staff at Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology, ThedaCare Hospice, and the staff at the Bridges Health Care Center.
Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from June 4 to June 6, 2016