Ruth Wadewitz's Obituary
Mrs. Wadewitz, 79, passed away at Ridgewood Healthcare Center on Sunday, December 31, 2006.
She was born in Racine on May 16, 1927 to the late Otto and Ida (nee: Rickston) Rowland. She lived all of her life in Racine. She was united in marriage to William R. Wadewitz II in Waukegan, Ill. on May 7, 1949, he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1973.
She was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her children; Sandra (Ronald) Altergott, Donald (Laura), George (Alice), James (Gail), William III (Paula), twenty-seven grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, one brother Robert (Charlene) Rowland, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Randy on April 14, 2001, daughter-in-law, Lillie LaPointe and three brothers, George, Eldon and Edward.
Funeral services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave., on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Kathy D. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave 634-3361 www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
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