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| Obituary: Karen L. Ruhland |
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| Thursday, 04 February 2010 14:48 |
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Karen L. Ruhland, age 71, of Hilbert, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 following a brief battle with cancer. Karen was born on April 24, 1938 in Neenah to the late Edward & Edna (Lange) Volkman. Karen married Joseph W. Ruhland on June 26, 1956 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah. Karen spent her life serving others. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, cook, bartender, and proprietor. Her most recent service was cooking at the Chilton Eagles, where she enjoyed the company of many close friends. Karen was a member of the following: Catholic Order of Foresters (50 Years), Hilbert Optimist Club, VFW Auxiliary, Board of Director at St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hilbert and the St. Mary’s Catholic Women. Karen enjoyed spending time in the Florida sun in February and her summers out at Long Lake. She established many lasting friendships in each place she ventured. She will be sadly missed by many friends and most of all her loving family. Karen is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph; two sons: Brian (Kriste) Ruhland, of Mansfield, TX, Jeff (Jori) Ruhland, of Neenah; three daughters: Lynn (Eric) Bornemann, of Hilbert, Beth (Mike) Behnke of Potter, Brenda (Curt) Schultz of Brillion; a daughter-in-law: Sue Ruhland of Chilton; twelve grandchildren: Daniel Bornemann, Lauren Bornemann, Jamie Barrette, Andrea Ruhland, Kevin Ruhland, Kennedy Ruhland, Grant Ruhland, David Brochtrup, Taylor Brochtrup, Isaac Schultz, Tanner Ruhland, Alexa Ruhland; one brother: Richard (Barb) Volkman; one sister-in-law: Chris Volkman; many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Karen also leaves behind her beloved dog, Squirt, who sat by her side every chance she had. Karen is welcomed into heaven by her two sons: Keith & Todd; her parents: Edward and Edna Volkman; her brother: Thomas Volkman; her mother and father-in-law: Isadore & Anita Ruhland; and a nephew: Dean Volkman. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (108 S. 6th St.) in Hilbert with the Rev. Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep officiating. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 7, 2010, and again on Monday at the church from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Calumet County Hospice and all the special friends and family that helped us through this difficult time. Mom, we will miss the many meals you planned and made, but rest assured, we will carry on the tradition. Love, Your Family 
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