Lawrence A. Ruth's Obituary
Lawrence A. Ruth, age 84, of Waupaca, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 at Riverside Medical Center. Mr. Ruth was born in Cuba, Illinois on June 13, 1924, he was the son of the late Fred H. and Florence (Nooner) Ruth. On Dec 2, 1978, he married Betty Huffcutt in Las Vegas. Lawrence worked as a supervisor for Illinois Bell for 35 years. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II. Lawrence was a member of the American Legion Post 161 in King. He loved gardening and sharing his baked cookies and cakes with his family and friends. He is survived by Wife: Betty Ruth, Waupaca; Daughter: Janice M. Finnis, Seminole, FL; Sons: Ronald (Lesa) Ruth, Lockport, Illinois; Kevin M. Ruth, Joliet, Illinois; Step Sons: Phillip E. (Diana) Huml, Yorkville, Illinois; Daniel (Kathryn) Huml, Elburn, Illinois; Step Daughters: Suzanne (Michael) Descourouez, Willow Springs, NC; Dianne (Mark) Vafai, Erwin, NC. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, four half brothers: Ken (Lois) Ruth, Streator, Ill; John (Sonia) Ruth, Coal City, Ill; Herman Ruth, Crest Hill, Ill and Robert (Gloria) Ruth, Joliet, Ill. He was preceded in death by his Sisters: Annabelle, Jaunita and Brother: Fred A Memorial Service will be held at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 6th, with Father James Vennix officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 11-1 P.M. Interment will follow at Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery in the Town Scandinavia, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 161 King, WI. A.J. Holly & Sons LTD
526 S. Main St
Waupaca, WI 54981
715-258-4020
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