Ruth Margaret Purfuerst's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in West Bend, Wisconsin
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Ruth Margaret Purfuerst

May 31, 1930 - July 12, 2025 (95 years old)

West Bend, Wisconsin

Ruth Margaret Purfuerst's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in West Bend, Wisconsin
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Ruth Margaret Purfuerst

May 31, 1930 - July 12, 2025 (95 years old)

West Bend, Wisconsin

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Ruth Margaret Purfuerst Obituary

The world bids farewell to Ruth Margaret Purfuerst (West Bend, Wisconsin), departing on July 12, 2025 at the age of 95. Ruth leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Margaret Purfuerst to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Weyland and Edith Weyland; her husband William Purfuerst (Bill); and her siblings, Ellsworth, Eunice Ware, Marion Matyasz and Faith Anderson.

She is survived by: her children, Sharon Protzmann, James (Carlette), Karen Kegley (Ken), Thomas (Debbie) and Rebecca (Dean Stark); her grandchildren, Aaron, Joseph, David, Ben (Liz), Elizabeth (Rick), Sarah (Larry), Katie (Kris), Angie (RJ), Abby, Kyle (Holly), Matt, Bryce (Lizzie), Brett (Leah) and Caden; and her great grandchildren, Alexis, Carly, Joshua, Melanie, Briella, Larry, Arianna, Addison, Raelyn and Colton. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Building Committee Fund in her name.

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July 28, 2025

Patti and Rick Kreis wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Ruth Margaret Purfuerst, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Ruth was a wonderful mother, wife, and friend, always concerned about others. She had a compassionate heart, and a love for the Lord. She is with Him now, and also with her beloved husband Bill. May you rest in peace!!”

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July 20, 2025

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“Deepest sympathy to the Purfuerst family. Remember the family from Redemption in the day. Diane Zierer”

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Tue

July 29

Visitation

Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church
777 S Indiana Ave, West Bend, WI 53095

Tue

July 29

Memorial service

Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church
777 S Indiana Ave, West Bend, WI 53095

Wed

July 30

Burial

Graceland Cemetery
6401 N 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

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