Ruth M. Tuggle,

MADISON- Ruth M. Tuggle, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 at HospiceCare, Inc. She was born on Nov. 25, 1925, in Pittsville, the daughter of Andrew and Ella (Christanson) Johnson. Ruth married Hubert Tuggle in 1947. She worked at Oscar Mayer before raising her family, then she worked at Ray-O-Vac until her retirement in 1987. Her family was most important to her and she loved to spend her time with her family and friends, especially at their home on the Wisconsin River. Ruth is survived by her children, Debra Tuggle of Baraboo and Kenneth (Denise) Tuggle of Sussex; grandson, Shane (Sharon) Tuggle; great-granddaughter, Dezarae Tuggle; adopted great-granddaughter, Julia Tuggle; sisters, Helen Knuteson and JoAnn (Dick) Schaffer; and brother, Andrew (JoAnn) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband Hubert in 1972 and sister, Elna Lothe. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010.