Ruth Atkotschunas

Female 1929 - 2014  (85 years)


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  • Name Ruth Atkotschunas 
    Born 26 Mar 1929  Berlin, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 03 Nov 2014  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I236630  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 5 Nov 2014 

    Family Donald Ervin Kiesow,   b. 17 Nov 1930, Menasha, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1977, Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 46 years) 
    Married 01 May 1954 
    Children 
     1. Michael A Kiesow
     2. Thomas Kiesow
     3. James Allen Kiesow
     4. David Donald Kiesow
     5. Susan K Kiesow
     6. Kathy Kim Kiesow
     7. Brian R Kiesow
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F93425  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Ruth E. Kiesow, age 85, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014 at The Bridges of Appleton Nursing Center. She was born in Berlin, Germany on March 26, 1929, daughter of the late Ludwig and Anna (Broedis) Atkotschunas. In February of 1953 she emigrated to the United States and married Donald Ervin Kiesow on May 1, 1954, she resided in Winchester for 33 years. The marriage was blessed with 7 children and 23 years before Donald was called home on October 28, 1977. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, cooking channels, crafts, and craft shows. Above all, she loved her family, her family loved her, and her memory will be cherished forever.

      She will be sadly missed by her children: Mike A. (Kristine) Kiesow, James A. (Donna) Kiesow, Thomas J. (Wendy) Kiesow, David D. (Paula) Kiesow, Susan K. (Orvis) Anunson, Kathy K. (Michael) Van De Ven, Brian R. Kiesow; grandchildren: Victoria and Cassandra Kiesow; Crystal and Katrina Kiesow; Melissa and Tiffany Kiesow; Brittany and Carl Kiesow; Adam and Joshua Anunson; Kevin, Matthew, and Chelsea Van De Ven; Ashley and Jacob Kiesow; great grandchild, Austin Kiesow. In addition to her parents and her beloved husband Donald, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Daniel J. Kiesow, and parents-in-law, Gustave and Audrey Kiesow; brothers-in-law: Ralph (Pat) Kiesow.

      The Funeral service for Ruth will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Meier officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Ruth will be laid to rest next to her husband in Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's name may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or to Heartland Hospice.

      Westgor Funeral Home
      205 W. Doty Ave.
      Neenah 722-7151
      Online Condolences www.westgorfuneralhomes.com

      The family would like to thank the nurses and staffs of Heartland Hospice and The Bridges of Appleton for your care and compassion.