Ruth Dina VanderVelden

1923 - 2008  (85 years)

• Name	Ruth Dina VanderVelden
  Born	21 Jun 1923	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin
  Gender	Female
  Died	07 Sep 2008
  Buried	Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere, Wisconsin
  Person ID	I73768	Little Chute Genealogy
  Last Modified	26 May 2018

  
  

  Father	George Martin VanderVelden,   b. 14 Mar 1889, Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 24 Jun 1946, Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin  (Age 57 years)
  Mother	Lillian Boes,   b. 22 Dec 1895, Oconto, Oconto Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 30 Sep 1959, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin  (Age 63 years)
  Married	01 May 1912	Oconto, Oconto Co, Wisconsin
  Family ID	F3042	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Harvey Rhodes,   b. 06 Jul 1916,   d. 08 Aug 1988  (Age 72 years)
  Married	01 May 1941
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living
  Last Modified	21 Jul 2022
  Family ID	F28780	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  September 8, 2008 Rhodes, Ruth Ruth Rhodes, De Pere, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 07, 2008. She was born June 21, 1923, in Little Chute, WI, daughter of the late George and Lillian (Boes) Vander Velden. She married Harry Rhodes on May 1, 1941, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 1988. Ruth waitressed at various restaurants and supper clubs for over 40 years, and worked as a crossing guard for the City of De Pere for the past 28 years. She also was the first non-family member to work at Seroogy's Candies. Ruth loved sports of all kinds, especially watching her sons and grandkids. She also enjoyed arts and crafts. Ruth was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church, which was an integral part of her life. Survivors include her three sons, Dave (Judi) Rhodes, Town of Rome, Wis., and their children, Dean (Shelly) Rhodes, Dan (Deann) Rhodes, Douglas (Megan) Rhodes, Holly Rhodes, Scott Bornowski, and Todd (Rebecca) Bornowski; Dennis (Judy) Rhodes, Allouez, and their children, Tamra Rhodes and Tiffany (Rod) Marceille; and Dale (Pat) Rhodes, De Pere and their children: Dusty Rhodes, Trisha Rhodes, Derek Rhodes, and Drew Rhodes; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one sister, Mercedes Chartier, Freedom, Wis.; and special lifelong friend, Evelyn Hoth, Green Bay. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers and three sisters; and a daughter-in-law, Donna Rhodes. Family and friends may call Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kirk Leach officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, De Pere. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotter funeralhome.com. The family extends a warm thank you to Karen Farrel and Miranda Svenson, who took care of Ruth at her home the last month of her life.