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Ruth Ann Krueger

November 21, 1944 - March 20, 2024

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Obituary For Ruth Ann Krueger

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Ruth Ann Krueger, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Heritage Senior Living in Monona. She was born on November 21, 1944, in Sparta, WI, the daughter of Henry and Cecelia Franklin. Ruth went on to live in Madison for 50 years.

Ruth loved her cats, Kaylie and Taffy. She enjoyed traveling the U.S. and she and her special friend, Dave Bernstein both loved cruising on their Harley Davidsons. Ruth also enjoyed crocheting, fishing and dancing to good ol’ Rock N Roll.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Troy Hach, Patrick Derouin and Brian Peterson; daughter, Dawn Derouin; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Amy Kast; husband, Joseph Derouin; brothers, John, Jeffrey, Bruce, Steve (Rita), and Donald Franklin, Ronnie Gene Ewers and Jackie Rushman; and sister, Shirley Seals.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Ruth at Sherman Glen Apt. Community Room @ 1110 N Sherman Ave, Madison on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 9am-10am.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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  • April 13, 2024

  • April 13, 2024

    My mother was not a perfect mother by any means...but she always tried to be a better person and improve herself so that she could be a good Ma and an awesome Grandma. I will always love you and have you on my mind and in my heart Ma...I'm proud of you. You overcame this life and MADE IT!!! Your in Heaven!!! HOME😇 You're perfect forever now Mommy...give dad and Amy my love and ya'll do what you can to have my and Patrick's backs while we're still here on our journeys home to you guys...miss you. Love you. And thank you Mommy...you were a good Ma for me and to me. Thank you for doing your best. ...tell our Lord I said thanks for giving me to you...I get it now. I love you...always💗🫶💗 😢I'll miss you til I see you again...

  • April 04, 2024

    Sorry for your family's loss. Many prayers to your family. Love always, Jeremy Patrick Sprague.

  • March 29, 2024

    I am so sorry to hear of Ruthie's passing. We have known each other for years. Her sparkling blue eyes and laughter will be remembered forever. Ride into the sunset Ruthie, and I will see you on the other side. Patty Baker-Kraus

  • March 27, 2024

    I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Ruth's family. I will never forget her great smile and deep chuckle that would light up a room. Her ability to meet perfect strangers and become friends in seconds is something I've never seen. She will be and is greatly missed.

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