Ruth Anna Merten

Merten, Ruth A.
nee Ristow of Charlottesville VA, formerly of New Berlin, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the age of 92 years. Loving wife for 62 years of the late Gilbert E. “Gil” Merten. Dear mother of Alan Sally Merten of Fairfax, VA., Jane Walt Thompson of Palmyra, VA., and James Barbara Merten of Shoreview, MN. Grandmother of Eric Kristin Merten, Melissa Bill Belleville, Matthew Polly Merten, Ellen Michael Carlson, Craig Gwen Thompson and Scott Rachael Thompson. Great Grandmother- The joy of her life- of Annika and Alex Merten, Henrik and Abbott Carlson, Katie Jane and Claire Thompson, Shiloh and Sage Thompson, Ryan and Adam Merten and Wyatt and Will Belleville. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends who called her Grandma.
Visitation Tuesday, May 4, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at DIVINE PEACE EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3203 S. 76th St., followed by the Funeral Service at 2:00 PM. Interment Good Hope Cemetery.
Ruth was a member of Wisconsin Lutheran High School Ladies Guild and Rexnord Retiree Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Divine Peace Ev. Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice appreciated.
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