Barbara Jane Ruetz Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Jane Ruetz of Racine, Wisconsin, born in Blue Hill, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 91, on February 4, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Jane Ruetz to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Adolph and Mayme; her husband Howard Peter Ruetz; her sister Patricia Lauer; and her brother-in-law George Ruetz.
She is survived by: her children, Kathy Christiansen of Mount Pleasant, Terri Wilson (John) of Punta Gorda, FL, Janis Ruetz of Palm Desert, CA, Dr. Sharon Ruetz Smith (Tim) of Burlington, WI, Margie Carrington (Jim) of Mount Pleasant, WI, Marlene Hemings (Dave) of Duluth, GA, Sue Hackbarth (Kirk) of Burlington and Joe Ruetz (Julie) of Franklin, WI; her grandchildren, Craig Christiansen, Katie Zumwalde (Nick), Mark Christiansen (Jen), Nikki Wilson, John Wilson, Rachel Ruetz, Joe Ruetz (Jess), Jake Ruetz (Mel), Sam Ruetz, Dr. Allison DeLorme (Matt), Michelle Courtois (Ben), Kelli Robers (Ben), Dr. Maggie Meyer (Carl), Jimmy Carrington, Kelsey Carrington, Andrew Hemings, Michael Hemings, Jonathan Hemings, Sara Hackbarth, Anna Hackbarth and Kyle Hackbarth; and her great grandchildren, Henry, Jayne, Grace, Luke, Emma, Lucas, Levi, Gwen, Parker, Carson, Noah, Hannah, Harper and Kohen. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other family members.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Catherine's High School, John Paul II Academy or one's favorite charity.
