Ruth Ann Jensen Fritz
Ruth Ann Jensen Fritz, age 92, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away on August 20, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
Ruth Ann was born on February 26, 1931, to Henry and Ruth Jensen in Arkdale, Wisconsin. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1950. After graduation, Ruth Ann married Wilbur H. Fritz on October 21,1950 and they began to farm in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin becoming the fourth generation to operate the Fritz family farm. For many years, they raised award winning purebred Holsteins. As a young wife, Ruth Ann took responsibility for milking while Wilbur worked off the farm. Ruth Ann did not want to be remembered as the devoted mother and grandmother that she was because “they say that about everyone”.
During her lifetime, Ruth Ann was active in 4H as both a member and a leader, the Adams County Republican party, the Eastern Star, the VFW Auxiliary and Trinity Lutheran Church in Adams, WI. She was honored to be selected as a member of the Wisconsin delegation to the Republican National Convention in 1984 where she met Barbara Bush. She also was active in the Adams County Relay for Life for many years. She was very proud of her success in managing the Fritz farms for the past 15 years.
Ruth Ann was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Ruth Jensen, her husband, Wilbur H. Fritz, her daughter, Susan J. Alderman, brothers, Rudy Jensen and Donald Jensen and her sister Evangeline Jungenberg.
Ruth Ann is survived by her children, Charles Fritz (Elizabeth) of Verona, Wisconsin, Roberta J. Ritchhart (Kim) of Friendship, Wisconsin, and Robert R. Fritz of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Keith Fritz (Mary Ann) of Strongsville, Ohio, Brian Fritz (Mary Alexandra) of Canton, Massachusetts, Stacy Alderman (Josh Litwin) of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Jennifer Decorah of Friendship, Wisconsin, James Alderman of Marysville, Ohio, Christian Gorder (Maggie DeFrancisco) of Sarasota, Florida and Jessie Fritz of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin. In addition, Ruth Ann is survived by her special niece, Barbara Smith of Friendship, Wisconsin, dear cousin, Gary Fritz (Deborah) of Concord, North Carolina, and her best friend of 52 years, Pat Zaleski as well as her devoted companion, Jacks. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin on Saturday August 26, 2023. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am with a service following at 12:00 pm. A reception at the VFW will follow the service. A private family burial will be held later.
The community has lost a dedicated woman. She had the strongest feelings for her community and her family, as they were her life. She will deeply be missed by all of us who loved her. May God bless your memories.
Great lady. Always had a smile on her face. Our deepest Condolences to the family.
So sorry to hear Ruth Ann passing she was a wonderful class mate thought of her often may she rest in peace Mary seaman Ritchart
My deepest sympathy for the Fritz family and friends. The Fritz farm managed to sustain our family with great milk at a good price, for over 10 years while I grew up. My dad, Ernst Boeck, had admiration, and respect for Wilber and Ruth who also was a great 4-H leader for me and my brother. Rest in peace Ruth, you were loved and will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Aunt Ruth Ann was a sweet lady with a smile on her face all the time.
I remember as a child visiting the Fritz farm that was so big with so many cows! Aunt Ruth Ann was a very
welcoming lady.
Hold her memories close.
The loss of such a lovely soul…she is in her heavenly home fo sure….warm thoughts to all..it is like the passing of an era. Sincere condolences from Dorothy Swiatly Gerke…and the Ernie Boeck family ( Bob and Christel )
We are sorry for your loss. Keep the wonderful memories close.
Heart felt condolences to the Fritz family at this sad time. Ruth Ann was well known here in White Creek area of the Easton Township by her home Christmas decorations and a volunteer (many years) at the Easton Town Hall for the daily noontime lunches and games for seniors. She was the oldest member of the Shadow Sisters club of Easton-Springville. We will miss her so much. Prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Ruth Ann will be missed!
I am so glad she was able to be at the Fritz Family Reunion earlier this summer!
Visiting the farm was always a special treat for my family when I was young. Good memories I still remember 50 years later!
Wishing peace and comfort to the family.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Fritz family. Ruth Ann was a great leader for the youth through her efforts in 4-H and was always enjoyable to visit with.
Bert, Kim, Jen, Robert, Jessie, Stacy and families~
If I was asked to name some of the sweetest people I have ever met, Great Aunt Ruthie would be one!! Anyone who knew her was better because of it. She was such a kind and genuine lady. 🥰 The world was sweeter with her here and she will be greatly missed. Definitely an Angel here on Earth and now in Heaven with her sweet daughter, Sue. 😇♥️😇
She loved her family deeply and was so proud of her farm, as she zoomed around in her gator later in life. Her voice was so kind, and I can just hear her little laugh. 🥰 What a small but mighty lady she was!!! Her faithfulness shined through and we were blessed with always seeing her in Church years ago, always smiling and so welcoming. Memories I will cherish forever.
I hope we can all remember that smile and kindness and try to be like her!! 😊 When we loose someone who was so dear to us, it’s hard to move forward and I know you, Bert were there every day and will miss her beyond words. As, will everyone. Loosing your Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma is beyond hard. 😢 My heart just hurts for y’all so very much. 😘 We have to try to remember all the wonderful memories and that what a gift God gave us, with him sharing such a wonderful lady with us for so long. ✝️
We all know life on earth comes to an end at some point but what a beautiful reminder that we will be reunited with her some day in Heaven for an eternity!! ♥️😇🥰
Please know we are sending lots of love, hugs and prayers during the days ahead. 🙏🥰🙏 We love y’all and life will never be the same without her but everyone can carry on with all she taught. “Kindness” is something that each and everyone of you share. You learned from the BEST!! Now, we all have to spread a little more in her memory. ♥️ Great Aunt Ruthie’s journey here isn’t done… She may not be here physically but will be in each and everyone she touched! 🥰 We couldn’t be more blessed. 🙏
I’m glad she was able to be home surrounded with the ones she loved so dearly, as she was called to the most important home; HEAVEN!! Our beautiful Angel, that we will always carry in our hearts forever!! ♥️😇♥️ Until we meet again…..
Ruth Ann was a wonderful woman. I had many great times with her, family and friends. I looked up to her as a true friend. My condolences to the family. She will not be forgotten by all that knew her.
Reid and I are so very sorry for your loss, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Ruth Ann on the committee for Relay for Life. Her contributions to our community were huge. What a wonderful soul! My condolences.
Charlie/All, we are so sorry for your loss. We’re sending you warm prayers.
Ray and I are sending our love and prayers to all who knew and loved Ruth Ann, especially Berta and Robert. May she rest in peace.
Our deepest and most heart felt condolences. Our thought and prayers with all.
Our thoughts and prayers to whole family Ruth was such gentle person loved to talk to her and taking care of her many dogs she had and see her at the Easton town hall.
Sorry to hear of this, Roberta and Robert. Condolences and prayers to you and the whole family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Always will remember your mom’s spirit. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers 💞.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth Ann. Please accept our deepest and sincerest sympathies in this time of sorrow.
Ruth Ann was a soft spoken kind woman of steel. She will be missed by many. Condolences and sympathy to the entire family, friends, and loved ones.
Roberta, Robert, and family, I am sorry for your loss of dear Ruth Ann. I know how loved she was. I’m glad she lived a long life, even getting to see great grandchildren – that’s such a blessing. I offer you my most sincere condolences at this time of her passing.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers with the passing of Ruth Ann. She was a very special lady, and will be greatly missed. God’s peace.
We mourn Ruth Ann’s passing. Cherish the memories of all the good times and fun you had with her.
Jeff and I are so blessed to have been able to be a part of Ruth Ann’s life for some years now. We are going to miss her phone calls saying hello neighbor. Such a wonderful soul she was. No holding back on words. She’d tell it like it was, she will truly be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss, sending thoughts and prayers
Sending my deepest condolences to her family. I have many fond memories of RuthAnn through 4-H. I pray that the memories help her family with the loss of this amazing woman.
Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family!
I always remember Ruth Ann asking if Jim still had his Cherry Picker! aka bucket truck for the church 💝
Sincere condolences to Ruth Ann’s family. She will be remembered for her energy in all her undertakings, as well as her willingness to help others. Cherish the memories always.
So sorry to hear of Ruth Ann’s passing, she was a wonderful and giving person. I knew her through the 4-H program and had the pleasure of working with her for Relay for Life.
Roberta and Robert and your entire family. My deepest sympathy. Lossing our Mothers is the hardest of times i have been through. May Ruth Ann REST IN HEAVEN WITH GODS HEAVENLEY PEACE. sincereley. Rayme and Beverly Moo.
Sending love and prayers to the family. Was so good to see Ruth Ann at the Fritz family reuion. She will be missed
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of this very special lady. She was such a great lady.
So sorry for your loss. I’m really going to miss her. She was so much fun to be around. I’m going to miss our rides down to the pond. RIP Ruth Ann
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
Our sympathy to you all, sending hugs and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have very fond memories of her…. One of the sweetest woman I know.
To Ruth’s family, Bert we are thinking of you. so sorry to hear of your loss. God grant you his peace.
She was a good friend and I count myself fortunate to have know her, I will miss her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was one of the best!
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom! My prayers and sincere condolences are with your entire family!! Rest In Heavenly Paradise Ruth Ann
Our deepest condolences go out to each family member. Ruth Ann was an amazing woman and loved her family dearly. She was no stranger to any, and friend to all she met. She will be deeply missed. Our love and prayers to all.
Sorry for loss. She was a great person!
Memories of her from the shadow sisters get together. Always nice n smiling. Thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. She was a great person. Memories of her from the shadow sister get together wb treasured. Thoughts and prayers.
Dear Roberta, Robert and family, my heart felt condolences to you all at this sad time. Ruth Ann was one of a kind! I feel so fortunate to have become friends of the Fritz family especially Berta way back in our teen years. So many wonderful memories. RIP Ruth Ann, you ran a good life. Peace & Love forever😘
Roberta, Robert and Chuck, So sorry to read about your Mom. I remember the days of our kids in 4-H and Castle Rock School days. She was such a hard worker and always friendly and smiling. She will be missed for sure. Rest in peace Ruth Ann.
Fritz Family you have my sympathy at this difficult time. Ruth Ann was such a sweet heart, always with a smile and laugh, she will be missed but is at peace with Wilbur, God Bless.
Roberta and family I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was an inspiration to me. I loved having many conversations with her. She will be missed deeply from me. And alot of peoples. My condolences to all. God bless.
Robert and Roberta
So sorry for the loss of Ruth Ann. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Hugs
Robert, Roberta and all of Ruth Ann’s family. So sorry to hear this…Ruth Ann was such a sweet lady and involved in so many things.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Condolences to all of Ruth Ann’s family and friends. Rest in peace Ruth Ann. Speak her name often…it does seem to help, especially during this difficult time. God Bless…..
Im so very sorry. She was such a kind giving person. I loved to sit with her and listen to her stories. I always called her “feisty” in a good way. I know how much you all are hurting and my prayers are with you all. She was amazing!! Love 💗
My heart goes out to the Bert & Robert and the whole family .. Your in my Prayers 💕
So very sorry for your loss. Ruth Ann was a very special lady and will be missed by many.
So sorry to hear this. We always enjoyed talking with her at church. She will be missed.
She was just such a lovely lady. A warm smile and a great sense of humor.
We always so enjoyed a nice visit with her. And sometimes, a song!
Wishing comfort to all the family and sending love.
We are so sorry for your loss. She did so much for our county’s youth, and to promote dairy farming and, of course, 4-H! She always greeted folks with a smile, and that smile is in my memories right now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathy to all of you, Aunt Ruth Ann will be deeply missed, lots of great memories growing up with family and cousins!!!!, Thinking of all of you during this time, many wonderful memories!!!!
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet Mom. She will always be remembered for her always welcoming smiles and feisty soul! And, of course her zooming around on her gator…sending love and hugs to your family and all who loved Ruth Ann.
So sorry to hear this. Our sympathy to the Fritz family. She was a nice lady.
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful 4-H leader to me and I have so many fond memories of those days!! Praying for your family.
Robert and Roberta my condolences to you and your family. She was a big supporter of the youth in Adams County. I remember going over to her house with Robert and eating like Kings. My she RIP.
So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady.
Heartbreaking. she was a wonderful woman & i always enjoyed talking with her. hugs to you all🙏
She was such a sweet woman. I enjoyed working with her on Relay for Life planning committee for many years.
I’m so sorry to hear of Ruth Ann’s passing. She was a wonderful woman that I respected greatly. I will cherish my memories of her from my childhood to adulthood, especially all those years with the Relay for Life. Sending you all hugs and my prayers!
I’m so very sorry on your loss
What a beautiful lady. She had such a genuine heart. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
I so enjoyed sharing memories with Ruth Ann and I know she enjoyed it too. My sympathy to you all.