Florence C. Ruetz, 94, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully at her residence in Kenosha on November 20th, 2007. Born in Franksville, WI, on March 16, 1913, she was the daughter late William and Ida (Spang) Tamm. She attended the schools of Franksville and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She has made her home in Kenosha for the last 53 years. Before her marriage she taught school in Brookfield, WI. On July 2, 1938, she married Lawrence S. Ruetz at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Caladonia, WI. He passed away December 22, 1983. She was a very active member of St. Mark's Catholic Church and enjoyed volunteering at the school to help tutor children. Florence was the longest serving president of St. Mark's Christian Women's Society, a den mother for Cub Scouts, a member of the Kenosha Country Club and Kenosha Serra Club. She was an avid golfer and truly enjoyed gardening. Surviving are a son, Tom (Sylvia) Ruetz of Burlington; two brothers, William and George Tamm; two sisters, Sylvia Petersen and Dorothy Bakke; three grandchildren, Ryan Van Boven, Stephan Ruetz, and Alexander (Colleen) Ruetz; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Van Boven, and two sisters. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 23rd, at St. Mark's Catholic Church at 12:00 noon. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at St. Mark's Church from 10:00 am until the time of the Mass. Memorials to St. Mark's Catholic Church or Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Florence's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Nancy and Stan Milkowski (Gumbinger)
November 30, 2007
Dear Tom and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's death. Florence was a wonderful woman and I have great memories at your home and attending Julie's parties. I thought she and your Dad were great parents, and very generous. I was able to see her a couple times, when in Kenosha and attended the Serra club meetings. She was also a fantastic cook and homemaker. Our deepest sympathy, Nancy Milkowski (Gumbinger) Seattle, Washington
Jim and Kathy Jalensky
November 28, 2007
To Mr. Bill Tamm and family; We wanted to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are so sorry that we were out of town and were unable to attend the funeral. We shall always remember the times that we had at our home for the bible series.Regards,Jim and Kathy Jalensky
William (Harold) Tamm
November 22, 2007
I have never been very good a writing but I just want to say that I'll miss my sister Florence. We have shared the same home for the last nine years and I couldn't have asked for a better sister.I can tell you a story of when Florence was about 10 or 12 years old and we were out in the field and she was on the horse and we were cultivating the garden. I went and got the newspaper and the wind got hold of it and it startled the horse and it took off with Florence on it. She had nothing to hold on to, nothing at all, but she did alright. She tells the story that I just stood and laughed at her and that she was scared to death. That's just one of the many fond memories I have of growing up and growing old with Florence.May God Bless in her heavenly home. I will miss her terribly. Love, Brother Harold (Bill)
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Prout
November 22, 2007
Our sympathy to Tom and Sylvia and the entire family. We find it hard to express our love for Aunt Florence. She has been a big part of our lives...from Friday night fish frys, birthdays, card games of Kings in the Corner, and all the quiet talks as she lie in her bed. She is one of the holiest people I know and God saw fit to give Tom and Sylvia, myself, and her brother, Harold, the ability to keep her at home as was her desire. She would always thanks us for all we did for her but I should have thanked her more because she did so much more for us with the examples she set in life. She was gentle, kind, charitable, and always willing to share her wisdom. As she lie in bed the day before she died, even though she couldn't respond, I did her nails in the color she loved, pink, and told her that she would be beautiful for her trip to heaven. That was silly because she was beautiful everyday of her life. Imagine now how she shines before God and has her heavenly reward that she so much deserved. We will miss you, Aunt Florence. Remember to pray for us. Love, Patrick and Patti
barbara ruetz
November 21, 2007
Our family wishes to extend our condolence to "aunt" Florence's family. She was such a shining example of longevity with perseverence to continue on after Uncle Lawrence and daughter Julie predeceased her. She accepted her loss of good sight and continued to be our example of accepting God's will in all things. May she be another angel in heaven. I will be out of town on Friday thus unable to be at Mass. I WILL HAVE A Mass said for aunt florence @ Sacred Heart. Barb Ruetz