DeForest - Ruby Ann Schmudlach, age 83, of DeForest, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at The Legacy of DeForest. She was born on December 1, 1941, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Jesse and Agnes (Esse) DeWitt.

Ruby graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1960. The same year she married Donald Schmudlach in Madison. In addition to raising her family, Ruby worked as a salesperson/ manager for the Tupperware company. She also worked as a volunteer EMT for the Village of Maple Bluff for many years.

Ruby enjoyed Wednesday Bible Study and fellowship at The Legacy of DeForest. She also enjoyed "mystery trips" with her grandchildren. Over the years she took pleasure in gardening, and teaching cooking classes. In recent times, she enjoyed attending Four Lakes Church of Christ and then after services, going to lunch with her church family.

Ruby is survived by her sons, Donald (Cheryl) Schmudlach and William (Norma Jean) Schmudlach; grandchildren, Amber (Jarrett Zwieg) Schmudlach and Bryor (fiancée, Heather Powell) Schmudlach; great-grandchildren, Isis Zwieg, Lera Zwieg and Aegis Zwieg; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; grandchildren, Valerie Schmudlach and Carson Martin Schmudlach; and sisters, Donna Holmes and Shirley Neupert.

A funeral service will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Agrace HospiceCare would be appreciated by the family.

A special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare and The Legacy of DeForest for their friendship, support and compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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

Ruby A. Schmudlach

December 01, 1941 - February 01, 2025

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