MADISON - Ruth Marie Tormey, age 96, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Oak Park Place. She was born on Feb. 16, 1927, in Madison, the daughter of Rupert and Estella (Endregardt) Schmelzer.

Ruth graduated from Madison East High School in 1945. She married her high school sweetheart Robert Tormey on June 19, 1948, in Madison. They would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this year. Before she started her family she worked for the University of Wisconsin and later transferred to the State of Wisconsin. She was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and active in the church, the school and the festival. She was also the proud wife of a veteran.

Ruth enjoyed working with her hands, especially upholstering and doing needle point. She made Christmas ornaments for all of the children and grandchildren over the years. She loved dancing and cooking for her family.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Robert; four sons, Jeffrey (Jean) Tormey, Mark (Carol) Tormey, Perry (Marilyn) Tormey and Brian (Kris) Tormey; daughter, Gail (Dean) Maly; daughter-in-law, Kay Tormey; 13 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her two sons, Kevin Tormey and Joseph Tormey; parents, Rupert and Estella; and five brothers, Daniel, Richard, Paul, Louis, and Rupert Schmelzer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, with Fr. Randy Timmerman presiding. Entombment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be gifted in Ruth’s name to Agrace HospiceCare or to St. Dennis Catholic Church.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Oak Park and Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support given to Ruth and her family.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Ruth Marie Tormey

February 16, 1927 - April 11, 2023

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