Ruth Ann Solum

Ruth Ann Solum

January 12, 1949 - July 19, 2023

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COTTAGE GROVE - Ruth Ann Solum, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Drumlin Reserve. She was born on Jan. 12, 1949, in Eau Claire, the daughter of Erling and Margaret (Colbert) Solum.


Ruth’s faith, her love for God and her fellowship with her friends and family were what was most important to her and what shaped her life. Ruthie, as she was known to her friends and family, was also known for always having a smile on her face and a great sense of humor. Ruth crafted her own greeting cards and loved writing to her many friends and family.


Ruth graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in Eau Claire and moved to Madison shortly thereafter. She treasured living with her roommates for several years until each moved to new locations. However, Ruth kept in close contact with them, and many others until near the end.


Ruth worked for many years for the State of Wisconsin in Madison as an administrative assistant until retiring.


Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Ethel “Missy” Solum.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Burial will take place at Rest Haven Cemetery at a later date. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.
 

Ruth's friends wish to thank the caring staff at Drumlin Reserve in Cottage Grove, along with Agrace HospiceCare for their care and compassion. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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


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Thu Jul 27, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CDT
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Donna Dusso
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I worked with Ruth at the Department of Regulation and Licensing in the early 70’s. We were all so very young and in our early years of state employment. Ruth was always energetic, enthusiastic, fast moving, in good humor and dedicated to hard work and her religion. I have thought of her over the years and of different things that happened at R&L. Rest in peace Ruth!
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John zwickey
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I worked with Ruthie at DWD. Nice lady. Always had a smile and on the go somewhere. My condolences.
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Helen Cutler
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I knew Ruth and her family since very early childhood. Ruth and her older sister and I were good friends growing up. When we became adults and went our separate ways, Ruthie and I always kept track of each other. We almost always managed to get together when I came back to Wisconsin for visits. We enjoyed good times together. She was a good pianist, and whenever possible we sat down at a piano to sing. I thank the Lord for the friendship we shared.

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