Marilyn Ruth Ruesch, age 79, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in hospice within Froedtert Hospital. She was born September 12, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI to George and Dorothy Feilbach.
Marilyn was a wife, a mother, grandmother and homemaker extraordinaire who lived for her family. She was a giving person always thinking of others first. She felt best in her apron making special meals and baking desserts for her grandchildren.
A good day for her was sitting on the patio playing Cribbage with her husband.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Keith, her son Marc (Melissa), daughter Jennifer (Todd), and grandchildren, Tyler, Sydney, Jack and Evan.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents.
A Memorial Service will be at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095) with Pastor Joshua Gyson presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, August 8
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from 4:00pm until 5:45pm.
Interment will be at the Cedar Community Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Cedar Community Partners in Caring.