Ruth T. Leising, 82, was reunited with her husband, John, in Heaven on Oct. 28, 2015. She was born on June 2, 1933.
Ruth and John were grade-school sweethearts and were married for 62 years.
After heart complications, her passing occurred just 19 days after John. What a true love story!
Ruth is survived by her 14 children, Julie (Dennis) Makoutz of Millville Minn., Anne (Dave) Kocinski of Newport News Va., Tom (Marsha) of Beaver Dam, Mary (Dan) Feisthammel of Oconomowoc, Mike of East Troy, Dan (Eleanor) of New Berlin, Carol (Paul) Nyffeler of East Troy, Tricia (Mick) Mitten of East Troy, Barb (Tim) McCourt of Burlington, Sue (John) Lehsten of New Berlin, David (Deb) of East Troy, Diana of Burlington, Beth of Milton, Nick (Jessica) of Whitewater, 50 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two sisters-in law, Jan and Juani; and other relatives and many friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her first child, Joseph John and her brothers Eugene and Raymond Labiszak.
In addition to her own family, Ruth was a devoted foster mother for many children. She also was a volunteer for East Troy Welcome Wagon and St. Peter’s Helping Hands.
Her favorite hobbies were reading and sharing books in the Little Free Library in her front yard, and playing cards and games with family. One of her favorite pastimes was watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren enjoy activities on Booth Lake.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1975 Beulah Ave., East Troy. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Love Inc. of Burlington or Helping Hands of St. Peter’s are greatly appreciated.
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Homes, Mukwonago, is assisting the family.
