Ruth F. Weiss, age 89 of Merrill, died Friday, October 15, 2010 at
Wausau
Aspirus
Hospital
.
She was born on July 29, 1921 in the Town of
Maine
to Walter and Erna (Schultz) Steckling. Ruth is survived by her husband of 68 years, Roland Weiss. They were married on May 30, 1942 at
Zion
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church
in the Town of
Maine
. Ruth is further survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Suzanne Weiss, Middleton, WI, two granddaughters, Sarah (Douglas) Korzendorfer of Brooklyn Park, MN, and Rachel (Shannon) Gray of Rochester, MN, one grandson, Jonathan Weiss, Stevens Point, three great-grandchildren, Zackary and Nickolas Korzendorfer and Danielle Ruth Gray, a sister, Della Gay of Carabelle, FL. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Ruth drew strength from her Christian faith and passed on a legacy of hard work and determination to “keep going,” no matter the circumstances. She possessed special talents for gardening and handiwork of all kinds, including knitting, crocheting and rug weaving. She and Roland enjoyed woodworking
together. She worked outside the home at Luther’s Cheese Store for many years. Ruth was a member of
Trinity
Lutheran
Church
.
Ruth was preceded in death by two brothers, Arlin and Leslie (Irene) Steckling.
Funeral service will be 11:30 AM Tuesday, October 19, at
Trinity
Lutheran
Church
in Merrill. The Rev. R. Brian Stolarczyk will officiate with burial to follow at
Maple Grove
Cemetery
in the Town of
Maine
. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 10 AM until the time of service. If desired, memorials may be made to
Trinity
Lutheran
Church
.
Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at
www.waidfuneral.com
.
