Ruth L. Weis, 1927-2007

WEIS, KRAMER

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 4/19/2009 at 20:10:48

Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Estherville, Iowa, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2007 for Ruth L. Weis. Father Jerry Cosgrove was the Celebrant. Honorary Casket Bearers were Dr. R. P. Rose, Clem Mergen, Norman Rasmussen, Doug Wagner, Jack Wagner, Daryld "Kernal" Frederick. Internment was at the Holy Family Cemetery in Marcus, iowa.
Ruth Lenore Kramer, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Kenney) Kramer, was born November 1, 1927, in LeMars, Iowa. She died on Monday, January 22, 2007 at Avera Holy Family Health in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 79.
She received her education and graduated from Marcus Holy Name School. Ruth attended St. Joseph's Mercy College of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa and graduated in 1948. On August 22, 1950 she was united in marriage to Thomas E. Fenton at Holy Name Church in Marcus, Iowa. The couple lived in Omaha and Plattsmouth, Nebraska before moving to Estherville in 1959. Together they loved and raised eight children until Tom's death in 1964.
Ruth was employed at Holy Family Hospital as a Registered nurse from 1965 and 1988. On May 16, 1975 Ruth was united in marriage to Robert H. Weis in Estherville. They resided at the Estherville Homestead for the past ten years of marriage. Bob was Ruth's loving caretaker throughout the final years of lengthy illness.
She was a faithful member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Alter Society and the Catholic Daughters. Her belief in, and love for our Lord was apparent in everything that she did. One of her many gifts from God, was her good-natured, fun sense of humor-Ruthie loved to laugh. She will always be remembered for her warm laughter, her cheerful demeanor, her caring heart and her "can-do" attitude. Ruth took pleasure in reading, watching Wheel of Fortune, putting together jigsaw puzzles and working The Jumble. But most of all, Ruth enjoyed people. Her family and friends are incredibly blessed to have been a part of her earthly life and we look forward to reuniting with this cherished lady in the heavenly kingdom.
Left to cherish Ruth's memory are her husband, Robert of Estherville, children, Lynn Ann Erg and her husband, John of Anchorage, Alaska; Thomas E. Fenton III of Phoenix, Arizona; James Fenton and his wife, Sharon of Scottsdale, Arizona; Joseph Fenton and his wife, Judy of Aloha, Oregon; Janet Karlson and her husband, Michael of Prescott, Arizona; William Fenton and his wife, Marlis of Dallas, Texas; Peggy Koepke and her husband, John of Dunwoody, Georgia; Libby Dicks and her husband, Paul of Sioux City, Iowa; nine grandchildren; step-children, Mary Beth Thomas of Graettinger, Iowa; Marjean Berg of Eugene, Washington; six-step grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; sisters Fern Addy and her husband, Charles of Marcus, Iowa; Sister M. Joel Kramer of Sioux City, Iowa; Maggie Kistell of Ft. Myers, Florida; Anna Stauser and her husband, Fred of Vero Beach, Florida.
Preceding Ruth in death was her first husband; parents and one sister, Patricia.

Ruth's family requested that in lieu of flowers any memorial donations be directed to Avera Holy Family Hospice in her name.

Source: The Graettinger Times, Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa, January 31, 2007.