Ruth Rita (Lorbeck) Lapinski
May 01, 1923 - February 22, 2011
Obituary
MADISON- Ruth Rita (Lorbeck) Lapinski passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born in Rosholt on May 1, 1923, to Victor and Ada (Klopatek) Lorbeck. Ruth attended St. Stanislaus grade school and P.J. Jacobs High School, both in Stevens Point. She worked in Chicago during World War II supporting our troops at Stewart Warner. Ruth met the love of her life, Ben Lapinski, at a dance in Arnett in 1938. They were married on Sept. 29, 1945 at St. Stanislaus, in Stevens Point. They lived in Plover until 1952, six months later they moved to the Eastside of Madison where they raised five children. Ruth enjoyed the simple things in life, but especially her time at the cabin up north. She was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Parish, where she helped out for many years. Ruth is survived by her husband, Ben of 65 years; four daughters, Cassandra (Paul) Becker of DeForest, Teresa (Larry) Witt of Chippewa Falls, Sharon (Pete) Peterson of McFarland, and Patricia (Ross) Pettey of Madison; son, Joseph, who had been taking care of his mom and dad; 13 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; and sister, Elaine (Bud) Dobeck. She was preceded in death by her grandsons, Mike and Scott; and four brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, and also at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc. The family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice caregivers, Kristen, Sharon and Meaghan, and also Pastor Tim.
Memorials:
Memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc.
Cemetery:
Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, and also at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Service:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding.
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Mary Morrow
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Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. My deapest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Mary
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Jeff Brill
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Uncle Ben and his entire family. Ruth and Ben were the greatest god parents one could ask for. Always friendly, loving and fun to be with. Ruth was truly a great person. I honestly believe now she is in a better place.
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Debbie Beich
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So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Leslie H. Porter
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Although I did not know Mrs.Lapinski, if she was anything like her daughter Sharon, she must have had a Heart of Gold.
My Heart and Prayers go out to Mr.Lapinski for his loss, and to the entire family.
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Antoinette 'Toni:(Lila) Kirschling & Norb Kirschling
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Dear Ben and family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of "Ruth" She was a special person. May God be with you and comfort you in your time of sorrow. Toni & Norb
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Barbara (Johnson) Beauchaine
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Dear Lapinsksi's:
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Lapinski's passing and not be able to offer my condolences in person (due to walking pneumonia). I have so many happy childhood memories, when Patty and I were close friends, hanging out at your home - trying to stay out of Joe's way - who turned out to be a really good guy. No one appreciates brothers when they're young. Mrs. Lapinski was always busy doing something. I don't ever remember her sitting down and relaxing. Pat, did you ever tell your mom about how when I'd stay overnight and we slept in the basement, we'd get a jar of pickles and eat the whole thing, bury the dill and other spices in the trash, then wash out the jar and put it back with the other clean jars so she wouldn't know we had eaten any. She made the best dill pickles I've ever eaten. I hope someone in your family got her recipe.
I'll never think about our Dawes Street neighborhood without thinking of Mrs. Lapinski. She was strict, but she was kind, warm, compassionate, and as we got older, found out she had a great sense of humor. There aren't any words I can say that will help you miss her less, but many people are missing her too. I hope that brings some comfort.