Ruth Elaine Damm Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Elaine Damm of Bay Port, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 9, 2025 at the age of 97. Ruth Elaine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wesley Kretzschmer and Pearl Kretzschmer (Geiger); her husband Frederick Damm; her son William Frederick; her son-in-law David Wolfe; and her siblings, Harold, Dale, LeRoy Kretzschmer, Joyce Dietzel and Janet Kretzschmer.
She is survived by: her children, Susan Herford (Arlin) of Cass City, Marcia Wolfe of Elkton, Linda Bruce (Bill) of Unionville and David Damm (Carrie) of Bay Port; her grandchildren, Ryan Herford (Shelli) of Cass City, Scott Herford (Gina) of Vicksburg, Kurt Jurek (Alyssa) of Lenox Township, Chancey Wolfe (Correy) of Raleigh, Brandon Bruce (Christina) of Unionville, Keith Bruce (Katie) of Caro, Brad Damm (Christi) of Littleton and Kaycee Kunz (Cody) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; her great grandchildren, Kate, Brad, Connor, Lane, Jack, Finn, Memphis, Knox, Jude, Lincoln, Rowan, Tatum, Jackson, Allie, Blake, Brystal, Evelyn, Clara, Juliet, Eli, Korinne and Chloe; her siblings, Leon Kretzschmer (Priscilla) of Caseville and Carol Ruszala (Ray) of Midland; and her siblings-in-law, Lorraine Otto of Sand Point, Karen Story of Bay City and Roger Damm of Gregory. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Pigeon First United Methodist Church or Scheurer Hospital Auxiliary.
