Ruth A. Barforth's Obituary
Ruth A. Barforth age 82 passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 26, 1938, daughter of Lloyd and Mildred (Hunter) Dunlop. On June 14, 1958, she married Robert “Bob” Barforth, Sr. in West Allis, WI.
Ruth was a crossing guard for the West Allis Police Department until the time of her retirement. She enjoyed her farm life with her husband, making crafts, touring light houses, working crossword puzzles, gardening, planting flowers, caring for her pets and animals and making people smile.
Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Barforth Sr.; two sons, Lee (Debbie) Barforth of Cape Coral, Fl and Robert Barforth Jr. of IL.; four grandchildren; a sister, Donna (Don) Wokosin of Oshkosh, WI; and a brother, Robert Dunlop of Rib Lake, WI.
Beside her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Arlen Dunlop.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wautoma, WI at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Steven Tews officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Wild Rose.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time services at the church.
(REMEMBER ME)
Remember me when flowers bloom early in the spring.
Remember me on sunny days. I am the fun that summer brings.
Remember me in the fall as you walk through the leaves of gold.
And in the wintertime remember me in the stories that are told.
But most of all remember each day right from the start.
I will be forever near for I live within your heart.
Wearing of masks and physical distancing observed. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend a visitation and/or service based on the best interest of your health
In Lieu of flowers, memorial can be sent to Humane Society of Waupaca at 2293 Commercial Drive, Waupaca, WI 54981 or any non-kill Humane Society of your choice in memory of Ruth.
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