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- Ruth Kneice, 96, Appleton, died unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at her home. Ruth was born in Appleton on Sept. 26, 1914, daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Behrendt) Rowland. On Jan. 30, 1933, she was united in marriage to Ray C. Kneice. The couple enjoyed 56 years together until his death in 1989. Ruth worked at Oaks Candy Store, Gimbles, and Pranges. She was very active at her church, St. Joseph in Appleton, where she was a sixty year member of the Third Order of St. Francis and was a Communion Distributer. Ruth was also a member of the Monte Alverno Retreat House Guild.
She is survived by her two daughters, Angeline (Ray) St. Louis, Appleton; and Carol (Andrew) Vander Heyden, Appleton; six grandchildren, Lori (Randall) Piette, Linda (Todd) Noack, Tim Vander Heyden, Patricia (Charles) Nelson, Cynthia (James) Durand, and Raymond (Jennifer) St. Louis; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Ronald; infant son, Timothy; and brother, Charles Rowland.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father James Leary, OFM Cap officiating. Friends may visit directly at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ellen and Charlotte for their kindness, care, and concern shown to Ruth.
Brettschneider-Trettin-
Lederer
606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton 920-733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com
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1914 - 2011 (96 years)