Silcock, Ruth E. 1919-2008

SILCOCK, SMITH, FRASIER, RODELL, ROSS, SHOTWELL

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RUTH E. SILCOCK

Aug. 5, 2008

SUN CITY, Ariz. - Ruth E. Silcock, 88, died peacefully on July 21, 2008, at her home in Sun City, Ariz.

Ruth was born on Oct. 23, 1919, to Chester and Alice (Smith) Frasier, in Silver Creek, Neb.

Ruth spent her childhood in Silver Creek, Neb., and Grinnell, Iowa. Ruth graduated from Grinnell College with a master's degree in music. She married Sidney J. Silcock Sr. on June 10, 1941, in Grinnell, Iowa. They moved to Lake Geneva, Wis., where they worked in the family business. In 1951, they moved to Mayville, Wis., where they owned and operated the Sport Bowl Bowling Alley for over 25 years. In 1980, they moved to Sun City, Ariz. Ruth enjoyed golfing, playing cards, daily newspaper crossword puzzles and the many tours she took with her sisters and friends.

Survivors include four children, Alice (John) Rodell, Beaver Dam, Sid Jr. (Nancy) Silcock and George (Sandy) Silcock both of Fond du Lac, and Charles Silcock, Milwaukee; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sidney J. Silcock, Sr.; three sisters, Louise (Dave) Ross, Ethel May Frasier and Jeanette (John) Shotwell.