MADISON - Ruth Ellen Rodgers, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at Agrace Residence in Fitchburg.

Ruth Ellen was born on April 8, 1940, in Madison, to Dorsey and Elizabeth (Glenn) Botham. She attended Edgewood High School. Ruth Ellen married Theodore T. Trulson on Feb. 8, 1964, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He preceded Ruth Ellen in death on May 31, 1977. She married F. Raymond Rodgers on Nov. 19, 1988, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She worked at University Wisconsin Continuing Medical Education until her retirement.

Ruth Ellen will be remembered as a devoted sister, friend, wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and was incredibly proud of her family. Ruth Ellen loved crosswords, cheering on the Badgers and Packers, and the beautiful view from her sunroom. She also enjoyed trying new recipes and entertaining friends and family.

Ruth Ellen is survived by her children, Theodore “Ted” Trulson, Laura (Robert) Paella and David (Jill) Trulson; grandchildren, Brett, Ellie, Julia, Anthony and Nathaniel; sisters, Jane "Nip" Botham, Rosemary Kibbe, Roseanne Raemisch, Betty Lou Botham, Barbara Botham and Bridget Kenngott; brother, Stephen (Jeanne) Botham; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and two of her brothers, James “Tuck” and Tom.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield Street, Monona at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. A luncheon will follow at the church. Visitation will be held before the Mass at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday. Ruth Ellen will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ruth Ellen’s name to Agrace HospiceCare. A special thank you from Ruth Ellen’s family to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare and Agrace Residence for their compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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

Ruth Ellen Rodgers

April 08, 1940 - December 12, 2023

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