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Ruby Louise Weel Bassette

November 11, 1925 - March 27, 2011

Ruby L. Weel Bassette, age 85, of Reeseville, died on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam.

The visitation will be at Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. The service will follow at the funeral home on Wednesday at 3:00 PM with Rev. Donald Steinberg officiating. Burial will be at Lowell Cemetery.

The former Ruby Louise Virden was born on November 11, 1925 in East Liverpool, Ohio to William R. and Lillian (Salter) Virden. She grew up and attended school in rural Michigan. Ruby married Bernard Weel in 1946, and to this union, three children were born. He preceded her in death in 1959. She was later united in marriage with Kenneth Bassette on February 5, 1965 in Galena, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 2004. Ruby”s careers consisted of a hospital aid, secretary, and commercial seamstress with Briese Co. Furniture and Draperies in Beaver Dam, but most importantly, her years were spent as a housewife and mother. She very much enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, cooking and baking, and sewing. Ruby enjoyed the company of her pet cats that she had over many years, and in her senior years, she enjoyed relaxing in the warm sunshine when she could. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Reeseville. Ruby always had a smile for everyone and a sharp sense of humor as well. She will certainly be missed by all those who knew her.

Survivors are her brother, Thomas (Barbara) Virden of Lewiston, MI, sister, Dorothy Binkowski of Flagstaff, AZ, sons, Lawrence A. (Donna) Weel of Sun City, AZ and Ronald V. Weel of Watertown, daughter, Susan D. Weel of Oak Park, IL, stepdaughter, Shawn (Rob) Klosterman of Beaver Dam, stepsons, Rick (Ellen) Bassette of Juneau, John Bassette of Phoenix, AZ and David Bassette of Phoenix, AZ, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, sisters, Rose Coleman and Alberta Shirley, brother, William R. Virden, Jr. and infant sisters and brother, Ruth, Neitta, Leitha, and Charles.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Ruby L. Bassette”s name to Golden Living Center, 410 Roedl Court, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 or to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 210 Lincoln Ave., Reeseville, WI 53579.

The Murray Funeral Home, 214 S. Main Street in Reeseville, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Service Details

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 3:00pm

Interment Details

Lowell Cemetery

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Ruby L. Weel Bassette, age 85, of Reeseville, died on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. The visitation will be at Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. The service will follow at the funeral home on Wednesday at 3:00 PMContinue Reading

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Rimjim left a message on September 27, 2012:
Hi the dukedom of Aberdeen:I hope you geitntg better now!I would like ask how to squeeze time to read such a lots of books and movies, I am so jealous you and please teach me some skills. Thanks. Get well soon!!!
Kevin Hankes left a message on April 4, 2011:
My most sincere condolences to Ruby''s family. I made regular visits to Ruby in my early childhood when she lived in Reeseville. Never a moment to where she treated me like one of her family. She will be very missed.
Kevin Hankes left a message on April 4, 2011:
My most sincere condolences to Ruby''s family. I made regular visits to Ruby in my early childhood when she lived in Reeseville. Never a moment to where she treated me like one of her family. She will be very missed.
Joan Roe left a message on April 3, 2011:
Ron, Sue and Larry, so sorry for the loss of your mom, I remember her so well, how amazing to see her and know she was my Aunt.. I always thought she was the nicest Aunt in the world,, she will be missed by all. My latest memory of her was when my mom and dad drove to Wisconsin to go for a vacation .. Kathy and I went with them,, She made the best Roast Beef in the world, She looks so much like our mom and I think I''ll look like that also when I get older.. God bless all of you and never forget your memories.. Love you all, Joan
Joan Roe left a message on April 3, 2011:
Ron, Sue and Larry, so sorry for the loss of your mom, I remember her so well, how amazing to see her and know she was my Aunt.. I always thought she was the nicest Aunt in the world,, she will be missed by all. My latest memory of her was when my mom and dad drove to Wisconsin to go for a vacation .. Kathy and I went with them,, She made the best Roast Beef in the world, She looks so much like our mom and I think I''ll look like that also when I get older.. God bless all of you and never forget your memories.. Love you all, Joan
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