Ruth Richard
September 27, 1925 - January 01, 2014
Obituary
Madison-Ruth Olive Richard, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. She was born on Sept. 27, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Arthur L. and Emelia C. (Nelson) Andersen and had three brothers, Gordon (June) Andersen, Charles Anderson and Arthur Andersen. She was married to Wilbert Ulrich and together they raised three children, Elizabeth (Jonathon) Burack, Jo Ann Banks and Paul Ulrich who all preceded her in death. In 1987, she married William A. Richard (deceased) and became a beloved member of his family who are thankful that she was part of their lives. She is survived by four of
his children; John, Marty (Steve) Meek, Carol (Fred) Richard-Berg, and Laura (David) Thomson and was preceded in death by Anna (Carter) Dary. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth was a longtime employee of Humiston-Keeling Drug Company, retiring in 1987.
She was an active member of Lake Edge Lutheran Church and Elks Auxiliary #410 and volunteered with the Red Cross (HIV/AIDS program). Ruth enjoyed bowling, golf, long drives through southern Wisconsin, lutefisk dinners, and her annual holiday outing with good friends. A Memorial Service will be held at LAKE EDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4032 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorial contributions should be made to Lake Edge Lutheran Church, 4032 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716. She will be remembered lovingly by her family and friends for her strong faith, warm heart, cheerful disposition and fun spirit. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 18, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI
Service
Sat Jan 18, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI
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Memories
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Betty and Jimmy Richard
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Ruth was a wonderful Sister-in-law and she will be greatly missed by all our family!
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Betty and Jimmy Richard
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Norval & Barb Morgan
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To the Family & Extended Family of Ruth - She was a very diligent Co-worker and Friend at National Food Store in Brookwood Shopping Center. Memories of her are lasting as a casual friendship has been maintained over the years and Ruth will be missed. Rest In Peace Ruth - Norval & Barb Morgan
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Dorothy Shahan
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RUTH was special and Bill knew it the first time he saw her at a golf course. They soon married and she sparked new life in him for 18 years together. Ruth was truly a blessing for him and his familly
May God bless her now.
Bill's sister Dorothy
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Rebecca A Gray
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My father's sister was a real survivor! She always welcomed my husband and I on our infrequent trips from Georgia. After one of those my hubby asked why I couldn't drive as fearless her! Memories of her wll live on here as I share with my sister and because I was named after her- Rebecca Ruth Andersen. Our condolences to her 'second' family who cared so well for her!