Ruth Beauchaine

Beauchaine, Ruth E. MADISON - Ruth E. Beauchaine, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at her home. She was born on Jan. 16, 1927, in Marshfield, to Theodore and Anna (Wenzel) Wendt. Ruth married Gerald Beauchaine on July 26, 1947, in Marshfield, and they just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She worked as a legal stenographer, bookkeeper for the family business, and was a homemaker. Ruth enjoyed bird watching, playing cards, Yahtzee and Scrabble. She was a formidable partner and opponent. Ruth was an avid Brewers, Packers and Badgers fan. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; three children, Marilyn (Robert) Baker of Stevens Point, Roger (Peggy) Beauchaine of Lake Geneva and Lois (Kevin) ODonnell of Madison; five grandchildren, Matthew and Jenna Baker, and Nicholas, Anthony and Theodore Beauchaine; and two brothers, Donald Wendt of Madison and Theodore (Margaret) Wendt of Louisville, Ky. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Charles; sister, Elizabeth Trierweiler; brother, William Wendt; two sisters-in-law, Elva Wendt and Alta Wendt; and a brother-in-law, August "Bud" Trierweiler. Memorial visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007. Inurnment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.