Ruth B Kapke Kurth
Kurth, Ruth B. (Nee Kapke) Age 93, passed away on February 26, 2017. She was a long-time resident of Muskego, but had been residing at Brenwood Park Assisted Living in Franklin, WI for the past year. Ruth was born March 1, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI. Ruth graduated from Bay View High School in 1940. She then worked as a keypunch operator for the George J. Meyer Manufacturing Company for six years. Ruth married Marvin Kurth in 1946. They built their home in Muskego, WI and enjoyed 55 years of marriage until Marvin's death in 2002. Ruth was an organist for over 50 years, serving St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Muskego. She played for services, Girl's Choir, O.W.L.'s events, plus many weddings and funerals. She was a wonderful seamstress and also enjoyed gardening and travel. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents William and Erna Kapke, husband Marvin, sister and brother-in law June and John Wohler, and step-mother Arlein Kapke.