Ruby Grossman
July 15, 1928 - November 09, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Ruby B. Grossman, age 85, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. She was born in North Leads on July 15, 1928, the daughter of Henry and Bernice (Geise) Grossman. Ruby graduated from Portage High School, class of 1946, and the Columbia County Normal. She later graduated from UW-Stevens Point. Ruby taught in a one room rural schools in Columbia County, Poynette, Waterloo, and fourth grade at Frank Allis School in Madison for 32 years. She was a member of Phi Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Ruby loved to knit and travel. She is survived by her special friend, Pauline Sinkule; cousins, Jean Palmeteer, Craig Anderson, Jim Anderson, and Roger Anderson; and friends, Mark, Mary, Lindsay, and Danielle Hendrickson. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; uncles; and aunts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, with Father Michael Radowicz presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard’s Parish or to the Oakwood Foundation.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Thu Nov 14, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Service
Thu Nov 14, 2013 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Memories
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Jean Anderson Palmateer
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Ruby was my godmother and I always thought of her has my own personal fairy godmother as a child. She has always been my own special person in my life. I was blessed.
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Victoria Cilwik
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I am so sorry to see that Ms. Grossman has passed away in death. Please accept my family's condolences. May your hearts find peace and comfort from the Bible's promise at John chapter 5 verses 28 and 29 and Psalms chapter 37 verse 29 which says that soon God is going to resurrect back to life on earth our loved ones who have died so that we can be reunited with them.
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Craig & Karen Anderson
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I so enjoyed seeing Ruby and her parents at the farm as a boy growing up. There was always food on a long table from one end of the room to the other. Ruby, the farm and her dog Queenie hold a special place in my memory. Ruby was always ready to smile and was so kind with a special presence. She was loved by many.
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Roger Anderson
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As a young boy I visited Ruby and her folks many times. I can trace my lifelong joy of photography back to those many visits when Ruby put on fantastic slide shows. She was so pleasant and put up with my many questions about cameras. I remember her fondly every time I pick up a camera. May she rest in peace.
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megan mahaffey
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I was saddened to read today of the loss of Ruby Grossman. I am a Frank Allis alumnae and must say though I was scared by her reputation of strictness and must have cried the whole first day of 4th grade, she quickly became and remained my all time favorite and most inspiring teacher. That is saying something as I went on to complete medical school and a pediatric residency! Her no tolerance policies were magestically layered with love and support. She helped a group of us that year with some "friend issues" which in 1982 weren't called bullying, but would be today. I've always appreciated the model of quiet strength that she was for me. Our world was brighter and stronger when she graced it. I thank her and Pauline Sinkule for all the ways they helped our Allis community then and now as I'm sure many of us are better people for having been taught and nurtured by them.
Megan Mahaffey (Miller was maiden name)
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Sue Sunday Murphy
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I was a 4th grade student of Miss Grossman's in 1963. She was the one that had the sad responsibility of delivering the news of President Kennedy's death to our class on the 22nd of November that year. She was kind, caring and always seemed to wear a cheery smile. Miss Sinkule was my music teacher that year and she as well holds a special place in my heart. Both were inspirations during my childhood. My deepest condolences to Miss Sinkule and Miss Grossman's family.