Ruth Neff
July 26, 1936 - April 13, 2026
Obituary
Ruth Ann Neff, age 89, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home with family by her side. She was born on July 26, 1936, to Urban and Blanche (Biddick) Graber in Mineral Point, WI. Ruth was raised on a horse and beef farm, where she attended horse races and county fairs and developed a lifelong love of horses. Ruth graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1955.
Ruth married Joe Neff on October 17, 1959, and together they farmed in the Dodgeville area until they moved to Verona in 1969. She loved being a farmer’s wife. Ruth enjoyed being outdoors, especially gardening her flowers, with a special fondness for gladiolas. She also enjoyed watching sports, including the Packers, Brewers, and Cubs. In addition, she liked crocheting and knitting afghans and scarves, as well as bowling, doing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time at family gatherings.
Ruth is survived by her children, Mary Ann Nicholson, Mark (Pam) Neff, Dick (Karen) Neff, Susie Neff; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and other relative and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe; her brothers, Homer, Robert, Richard, and her beloved brother, Gilbert “Gibby”; and her son-in-law, Ron Nicholson.
The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice and the staff and doctors at UW Carbon Cancer Center for their compassionate care.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Saint William Catholic Church, 1371 County Hwy PB, Belleville, WI. Visitation will be from 8:30 AM until the time of service at church. A luncheon will be held following the Funeral Mass from ... time to time... at the American Legion #385, 207 Legion St, Verona, WI.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Agrace Hospice, American Legion #385 and The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.
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