Ruth D. Imberger, age 92, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 26, 2010 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Friends may call at Roseberrys on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Ruth was born May 30, 1918 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Herman and Tillie (Jahnz) Weiland. She graduated from high school in Milwaukee in 1936. Ruth married Arthur Lewis in 1943 in Milwaukee, WI. She was a hard worker throughout her life. Following the passing of her husband, Ruth moved to Adams County in 1975. She married Walter K. Imberger on August 29, 1998 in Adams County, Wisconsin. Together, they established the original Imbergers Sausage Kitchen in Springville Township.
Ruth enjoyed cooking, flowers, and being creative with arts and crafts.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Arthur (1971); second husband, Walter (2003); two brothers, four sisters, nieces, and nephews.
Survivors include her loving and devoted daughter, Nancy and son-in-law, Robert Frede of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin; loving grandchildren: Lisa Shier of Burlington, Wisconsin and Brian Willms of Hales Corners, Wisconsin; great-grandchildren: Joshua and Justin Shier of Burlington, Wisconsin; Shawn Willms of Burlington, Wisconsin; and Jasmine Willms of Waukesha, Wisconsin. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the Adams County Human Society.
The family would like to thank Fair View Nursing Home, Hess Memorial Hospital and Dr. Eric Heaney, for the excellent care they provided Ruth the past seven years.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and
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We have so many fond memories of Ruth! We still prepare our pork roasts like she used to, and even call it a "Ruthie Roast". Wish we could be there for the service, but we won’t be able to make it. Please accept our sincerest condolences at her passing.
To the family and friends of Mrs.Ruth Imberger,She was such a great lady!We will miss her smile,that would light up a room.A joy to talk with at Shop when we would go a pick up the best sausage we’ll ever have.This is a"True Lady" that will be missed.
Nancy I didn’t know your Mom personally but you have my condolences. My thoughts are with you during this hard time.