Ruth E. Windell

She was born April 20, 1926, to the late Robert and Agnes (Anderson) Wahlgren in Iron Mountain.

Ruth was extremely proud of her family and her Swedish heritage. Ruth was employed for many years as a telephone operator. On Aug. 6, 1947, she married Russell Windell in Iron Mountain.

Together, they moved to Green Bay and raised their son Randy. Ruth enjoyed cooking, knitting, painting crafts, and learning to play the organ. She loved photos and reminiscing and was a wonderful memory-sharer and storyteller. Ruth had a sharp, quick wit and was good to, and loved her friends.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Ann Windell of Madison; and two grandchildren, Alyssa Windell and Kristina Windell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russ, and son, Randy.

Friends were to call after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301 South Ridge Road, where the funeral service took place at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff Fricke officiating. Burial will be at Ft. Howard Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.

Special thank you to all the neighbors from Jay Lane, the staff of St. Vincent Hospital, Unity hospice, and to the staff at Odd Fellows Nursing home for their loving care and tenderness. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Ruth’s name.