Ruth Anderson's Obituary
Racine – Ruth Hazel Anderson, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Wheaton Franciscan Health Care – All Saints.
Ruth was born in Racine to the late Jay and Miriam (nee: Nelson) Phelps on November 4, 1925 and lived her life in Racine. She was united in marriage to Harold L. Anderson on August 23, 1947 and together they managed Weiss Newman Shoe Company retail stores for over 37 years. Ruth retired on November 1, 1990.
Ruth was very strong and brave woman. Family was her life. She lovingly cared for her family and enjoyed holiday celebrations with them. Ruth was a devoted wife of 65 years and a loving mother and grandmother.
Ruth will be dearly missed by her husband, Harold; children, Susan (Nick) Licary, Kathrine (Michael) Schiro and Steve Anderson; grandchildren, Elizabeth Licary, Jennifer (Scott) Sandkuhler, Melissa (Steve) Diener, Megan (Travis) Clark, Stephanie Anderson, Alex Anderson, P. Nunzio Licary and Chiara R. Licary; great grandchildren, Serenity, Marissa, Jared, Connor, Cody, Hailey, Brennan, Dylan, Olivia and Madelyn; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Willard Phelps and her sister, Lois Finn.
Services for Ruth will be held privately for the family.
"The family would like to thank the staff at Lakeshore Manor, the staff on 3B at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints and Dr. Diana turner for the wonderful, kind and compassionate care of Ruth and her family."
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