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Ruth Alice Paquette

January 2, 1912 - January 17, 2010

Ruth Paquette passed away Sunday 17 2010 at her daughter”s home in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ruth was born January 2, 1912 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of William and Alice Hill Struebing. The family moved to Evanston, IL where Ruth grew up and attended school, graduating from Evanston Township High School in 1929. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in the Class of 1933 with a BA in education. Ruth returned to the University earning her Masters Degree in 1970.

Ruth married Oscar Joseph Paquette on June 12, 1937. The couple raised their family in Beaver Dam. Ruth taught English and Reading at the Beaver Dam Junior High School. After retiring from her teaching career, she went on to a second career with Fannie Mae Candy Company. She retired from Fannie Mae when she was 80 years old. She kept her own home until she was 90.

Ruth lived the past eight years of her life with her daughters and their families in Michigan, Arizona and Wisconsin. Ruth was an accomplished pianist and an avid Packer and Badger fan. She loved to travel, to read and to learn new things. She loved her Yorkshire Terriers, and above all, her three girls.

Ruth is survived by her three daughters, Laurie (David) Propst of Beaver Dam; Alice (Jack) Gergen of Hastings, MI; and Linda Kirsh of Phoenix, AZ. She had six grandchildren; Scott (Jenn) Propst of Denver, CO, John (Missy) Gergen of Medusa, NY, Alison (Cole) Bowen of DeWitt, MI, Matthew Paquette Gergen of Grand Rapids, MI, Meredith Kirsh of Phoenix, AZ, and Megan Kirsh of DeKalb, IL; and five great grandchildren. Ruth is also survived by her sister, Fern Celeste Kirtland of Bloomington, IN and loving nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, “Pac”, in 1972.

Friends may call at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 1:00 PM until the time of services at 2:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be made to the Beaver Dam Educational Foundation or the Dodge County Humane Society.

The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family. To leave condolences, for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Service Details

Saturday, January 30th, 2010, 2:30pm

Interment Details

St. Patrick’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

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Ruth Paquette passed away Sunday 17 2010 at her daughter”s home in Phoenix, Arizona. Ruth was born January 2, 1912 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of William and Alice Hill Struebing. The family moved to Evanston, IL where Ruth grew up and attended school, graduating from Evanston Township High School in 1929. She attendedContinue Reading

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JERRY HAHN left a message on January 26, 2010:
Alice, I came across your mothers obituary in the Beaver Dam newspaper on line. I want you and your family to know that you have my deepest condolence. I know it is very hard to lose a parent. Keep the faith and maybe I will see you and Jack at the next class reunion. Best regards, Jerry Hahn
JERRY HAHN left a message on January 26, 2010:
Alice, I came across your mothers obituary in the Beaver Dam newspaper on line. I want you and your family to know that you have my deepest condolence. I know it is very hard to lose a parent. Keep the faith and maybe I will see you and Jack at the next class reunion. Best regards, Jerry Hahn
Roger and Marilyn VanHaren left a message on January 25, 2010:
To the family of Ruth Paquette, Our sincere sympathy at your loss. Ruth was a wonderful person and a wonderful teacher. I worked with her for about 13 years at the Junior High in Beaver Dam and got to know her very well. I used to see her at the candy counter at Hilldale after she retired from teaching and she always seemed so glad to see me. She was a nice lady! Be grateful for the many years you had with her. Roger and Marilyn VanHaren
Roger and Marilyn VanHaren left a message on January 25, 2010:
To the family of Ruth Paquette, Our sincere sympathy at your loss. Ruth was a wonderful person and a wonderful teacher. I worked with her for about 13 years at the Junior High in Beaver Dam and got to know her very well. I used to see her at the candy counter at Hilldale after she retired from teaching and she always seemed so glad to see me. She was a nice lady! Be grateful for the many years you had with her. Roger and Marilyn VanHaren
Sharon Lesley left a message on January 23, 2010:
To Linda, Meredith, Megan and family of Ruth, I wanted to let you know that you have my deepest sympathy. My heart was truly saddened to hear of your loss. Although I didn''t know Ruth well, It is evident her loving kindness was passed on in the way she raised her daughters. I hope the fond memories of your mother will comfort you in this time of sorrow.
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Debbie Herbst left a message on January 23, 2010:
Dear Family of Ruth, I just wanted to say you are all in my thoughts and prayers. You all had so many years to spend with your mom, it is wonderful how much you all did with her and for her. I know she will be very missed by you all. I also know that you know she led a very full and great life. She was such a special woman I had a special spot in my heart for her. God bless you all in your sadness.
Sharon Lesley left a message on January 23, 2010:
To Linda, Meredith, Megan and family of Ruth, I wanted to let you know that you have my deepest sympathy. My heart was truly saddened to hear of your loss. Although I didn''t know Ruth well, It is evident her loving kindness was passed on in the way she raised her daughters. I hope the fond memories of your mother will comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Debbie Herbst left a message on January 23, 2010:
Dear Family of Ruth, I just wanted to say you are all in my thoughts and prayers. You all had so many years to spend with your mom, it is wonderful how much you all did with her and for her. I know she will be very missed by you all. I also know that you know she led a very full and great life. She was such a special woman I had a special spot in my heart for her. God bless you all in your sadness.
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