Ruth Kautz Obituary
The passing of Ruth Kautz of Muscatine, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 9, 2026 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Kautz to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Milo Ahrens and Cora Ahrens (Eiselstein); her husband John Kautzs; her grandson Zachriah; her great grandchildren, Addison and Carson; and her daughter-in-law Patty Samuelson.
She is survived by: her friends, Luanne and Marsha; her children, Lisa Schell (Brian), Mike Samuelson, Pam Paul (James) and Craig Samuelson (Cathy); her grandchildren, Phoenix Schell (Ashley), Preston Hocke (Destiny), Phoebe Hocke (Ethan), James Paul (Valerie), Jacob Paul, Joseph Paul (Andrea), Jeremiah Paul (Christine), April Samuelson and Kristy Samuelson; her great grandchildren, Jazz Jones, Isac Jones, Aria Ngwayah, Madalynn Paul, Adrianna Paul, Sophie Paul, Stetson Kyle Erbe, Everly Paul, Austin Calvin, Aubree Calvin, Grayson Samuelson Brooklyn Schell and Brynlee Schell; her sister Alma Chapman; and her brother-in-law Bob Kautz.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.
