Ruth K.
Larsen
Ruth K. Larsen (Nee Silkey)
Passed away peacefully October 10, 2024 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late David for 70 years. Loving mother of the late Jean Franklin, Bob (Patti) and David (Pam). Proud Grandma of Aaron (Jen) Franklin, Jim, Karen (Aaron) Feucht, Samantha (Seth) Lau, Rebecca (Jon) Motley and Olivia (Eric Gawin). Caring great-grandma of Megan, Brooke, Josh, Rosie, Natalie, Paige, Lilly, Nicole, Luke, David and Jacob. Dear sister of the late Charles Silkey. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Ruth was a longtime member of Immanuel Ev Lutheran Church, Milwaukee.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (6615 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee) with a Funeral Service to follow at 6:00pm. Private entombment at Arlington Park Cemetery.
Dave and Pam, and all of your family, I am so sorry for your loss. I look at her and I see you, Dave! It’s obvious she had a great life. Warning …. the loss really never goes away., but she will always be with you! Let us know what we can do for you and your family!
We will miss our sweet Ruth’s smile at so many functions at Forest Ridge Senior Community. We loved her coming down to watch Wii bowling and teasing her to try. She talked so fondly of all her years with her husband and how she missed him. Peace to her knowing they are now back together.
Ruth loved watching Wii bowling! We are thankful they are together again!
We are sorry for your loss though I know she was ready to meet her maker. I know she wanted to see your Dad again. Jerry and your Dad worked at Milwaukee County Bank together. We went to many Christmas Parties over the years. When your parents moved here to Forest Ridge, we were able to pick up our friendship again. Your mother loved to talk about those days that we had so much fun when we were younger. She enjoyed her life here with going to Bingo and watching Wii bowling. She will be missed here. She always had a smile.
Delores and Jerry Kallenberger
Thank you, Ruth and David were very happy at Forest Ridge, they enjoyed visiting with you, We are blessed to have such wonderful parents, and now they are together again!
October 15, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about Ruth’s passing. She was such a sweet and caring neighbor. The kids always had so much fun jumping and diving in the pool and then coming over to our pool to play Marco Polo and other water games. When they were by Ruth I could always hear her laughing with the kids. I’m sure she and Dave will have a happily ever after.
So many wonderful memories of their home on 63rd Street. So happy Ruth and Dave are together again.