Ruth Heitman
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Quincy Township. Rev. Randal Walter Schoemann will officiate. Visitation will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will be Quincy Cemetery at a later date.
Ruth was born February 16, 1922, in Quincy Township, Adams County, Wisconsin, to Gustaf and Olive (Holden) Holmquist. Early years were spent in Chicago, and later on the family farm in Quincy. She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School 1940. Ruth married William Anderson in June 1941. A year later, Bill was drafted. He was killed in action in Germany 1945. Ruth married Alfred (Muggins) Heitman 1948. They lived a long life on their farm in Quincy. In addition to being a loving farmwife, Ruth worked at Heitman Village Inn, Winnebago in the Dells and served as treasurer for the township of Quincy. As a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Quincy, she proudly served with the ladies of Mary Marthas. When Alfred died in 2000, Ruth moved to Oregon to live with her daughter and son in law, Sharon and Joe Lobenstein, at their Bed and Breakfast. She met many wonderful guests from around the world, enjoyed listening to their travel tales. Her cookie baking skills were legendary. She spent her winters in Las Vegas with her daughter and son in law, Janet and Frank Meoni. She could bask in the sunshine, attend shows, and travel.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Gustaf and Olive Holmquist, brother, Eric Holmquist, husband William Anderson, husband, Alfred Heitman, grandson, David Lobenstein.
Survivors:
Daughter: Sharon Anderson (Joseph) Lobenstein of Carlton, OR
Daughter: Janet Heitman (Frank) Meoni of Henderson, NV
Grandson: Mark Lobenstein of Newberg, OR
Granddaughter: Linda (Andrew) George of Phoenix, AZ
Granddaughter: Lora (Joel) Ratcliff of Salem, OR
Great-Grandchildren: Luke (Adrionna) Lobenstein of Milwaukie, OR; Kimberly Lobenstein of Ashland, OR; Seth Lobenstein of Portland, OR; Anja Sauermann of Salem, OR
Great Great Grandson, Kanan Lobenstein
Beloved sister, Shirley (Romie) Theisen of Wisconsin Dells
Many nieces and nephews, extended family, friends
Memorial donations may be sent to the church or to a charity of choice in her name.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Aunt Ruth was a special person, much loved by her brother Eric. I have many wonderful memories of her, especially in her kitchen and outside in the garden. As she aged she reminded me more and more of grandma Olive, a very good thing. Please be comforted, Aunt Shirley, Sherry, Janet and families, that she is remembered warmly and with a smile by many.
Janet: Sorry to hear about your mom.
Aunt Ruth was one of the best aunts I’ve had. My sister and I spent a lot of time with her on the farm when we were young. I didn’t get to spend much time with her as I got older, but I loved her dearly. She was a funny lady and spunky. My husband, Dave, and I loved visiting with her. We will miss her greatly. We know she is with Our Heavenly Father now where she wanted to be. Our love and prayers are with all of her family members.
Sincere sympathy and prayers to family and friends of a beautiful lady
Please know you, Janet, and your family are in our thoughts and prayers…
You have our deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss….I can remember when we were summer people before we finally moved up here…both Ruth and Muggins would be sitting outside during the summer when we’d go for a walk at dusk..we always stopped by to say hi and they always made sure they sent fresh garden vegetables with us…she’ll be greatly missed by all…
Sorry for your loss. My mom FLORENCE ANDERSON POWELL will be 97 in June.
Sorry for your lost. She was a nice lady .
I spent many nights and weekends in her home with my girlfriend Janet. She was just a lovely warm person. My condolences go out to all. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I know she will be missed by many, but welcomed into God’s kingdom by many. I know that she will be especially missed by her loving family. My deepest sympathy to
all who will miss her.
A most lovely woman among us, she’ll make the most wonderful angel… Condolences to you all.
Ruth was such a special person with a very positive outlook on life. Loved her laugh and good humor. She will be missed.
We will miss Ruthie so much on our visits to Oregon…always looked forward to her wonderful smile! Bruce and Joan Wilder
Sorry for your loss ??
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God’s comfort~
Ruth was the nicest lady….. kind, sweet, and a fantastic community member. She’ll be missed by many.
So many nice memories from when Aunt Ruth used to babysit us as children and she was one of the sweetest people you could ever be around. Thoughts and prayers go to all that had the joy to have known her.
Lauren – So sorry for your loss.