Ruth Mary (Battaglia) Famiglietti was born on December 18, 1933, to James and Elizabeth (Dietrich) Battaglia in Scranton, PA. She grew up with her siblings, Bill and Betty. Ruth Excelled in school, graduating with honors. She was a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
She met Joe, her childhood sweetheart, in elementary school. Joseph Famiglietti actually proposed to her when she was 14. They finally did marry, after Joe returned from Korea, on August 8, 1951. They bought a home in Clarks Summit, PA, and started their family. They had Lee Joseph and Lynn Ruth. In 1970, they moved to Wisconsin where their second son, Scott James was born.
Ruth was an avid gardener who grew extensive flower and vegetable gardens. She canned and preserved produce to help feed her family.
Ruth had a strong faith in God and was committed to serving the church and the brethren. She was a member of the Worldwide Church of God, and later was a member of United Church of God.
Ruth had a passion for genealogy. She spent many hours researching the family tree and loved learning the connections of her past.
Ruth passed on September 18, 2021, at Gundersen Hospital in Friendship, WI due to complications from Covid. She is survived by two children, Lynn (Bob) Rice of New Lisbon, WI, and Scott (Dawn) Familetti of Friendship, WI. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jessica (Chad) Zimmerman of Holly Springs, North Carolina; Jason (Sarah) Familetti of Portage, WI; Adam (Cynthia) Rice of Friendship, WI; Hannah (Joshua) Rice of Mauston, WI; Nathan Familetti of Friendship, WI; Elizabeth Familetti of Friendship, WI; and Brody Familetti of Friendship, WI. She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, Alexis Zimmerman of Palm Bay, Florida; Mason Zimmerman of Holly Springs, North Carolina; Terrence Holiday of Friendship, WI; Ashlyn Familetti of Portage, WI Ava Scarberry of Mauston, WI; Teagen Rice of Friendship, WI; Joshua Scarberry of Mauston, WI and Trenton Rice of Friendship, WI.
Visitation will be held at the Village of Friendship Town Hall, 507 West Lake Street in Friendship, WI on Sunday, November 14 from 11 to 5.
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Ruth was a lady of strong faith in God. Her example of her faith was seen by her actions:
1. She was a wonderful hostess. She opened her home to have United Church of God being in the Dells. Her attitude welcomed all who came.
2. She assisted wherever needed. Whether it be giving Joe some extra clothes and food as he travelled to get supplies for the Feast site. Or finding elegant places to hold various Church meetings for the Feast. Ruth served without complaining.
3. Her love for family was seen in her interactions with them.
Ruth is missed but the memories we shared are treasured.
Lynn, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
I am sorry for your loss and you have my deepest sympathy. Aunt Ruth and I spent many hours on the phone discussing so many things. I helped her with her genealogy many times by sending her family obituaries from Scranton, Pa and other locations. I will truly miss her.
So sorry to hear this. My family and i grew up in the world wide church of god with her & her family. She was always sweet and kind. Just know that she touched many peoples lives and we always remembered her❤ My parents (Al and Myrna Huschka)were very fond of her as well🙏💗💗 In Sympathy, Cathy Huschka Smith & family, Al & Myrna Huschka and families
Sorry for your loss Ruth was a good christian woman and a light to all who new her.
To Ruth’s family, I am sorry for your loss you have my deepest sympathy. She was such a sweet, wise woman. I will miss her & our talks! I’m honored to have been one of her Caregivers. May she Rip ❤️
Sorry for your loss
Aunt Ruth was one of my favorite people. Loved her so much. My sincere and deepest condolences to my cousins and the family.
My condolences to the Famiglietti family. Ruth was a sweet lady ..I’m glad I met her and was able to help care for her ❤
So sorry for the loss of your mom, Lynn. I never met her, but she must have been a great lady, because you turned out wonderful. Hugs