Ruth I. Stueckroth Obituary
Ruth Stueckroth, 88, passed away February 10, 2023 surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on August 31, 1934, to Alfred (Fritz) and Amanda Pare'. She is survived by her husband William (Bill) Stueckroth, who she knew from their neighborhood. When they were very young they would take a bus with other kids from their neighborhood to Connecticut to pick tobacco leaves. As they got older, Ruth and Bill worked together at Salzman's clothing store. In 1952, Ruth's senior year of high school, she and her family moved to Bermuda. After serving in the Navy, William and Ruth got married on November 25, 1955, at St. Therese's Church in Bermuda and honeymooned at Cambridge Beaches. Right after their honeymoon, Bill and Ruth moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to start their new life together.
Ruth and Bill had 4 children, Dawn (Michael) Trebatoski, Timothy (Mary), Mark (Amy), Noel (David) Leif, and her Belgian son, Serge Carre'. The Stueckroth family lived on Michigan Street in Milwaukee for 38 years, where Ruth created a loving home, complete with homemade bread and delicious family dinners. While Ruth and Bill were raising a family of their own, they also welcomed in Ruth's extended family. Each one of Ruth's younger siblings lived with them for a time while they were getting settled in Wisconsin. Ruth worked as a data entry person for Olsten, Western Products, and Fuch's. She made friends with many people in the various places that she worked.
Ruth and Bill were very active in St. Therese parish, holding Sunday bible study groups and volunteering at the church. Their doors were always open, and they welcomed a number of foreign exchange students into their home. They hosted many social gatherings, where Ruth was sure to provide a delicious home cooked meal and Brandy Old Fashioned.
Ruth loved traveling, she and Bill traveled back home to Bermuda, all over Europe, and even China and Thailand. After retirement, she and Bill enjoyed 18 winters in Naples, Florida, making memories with Ruth's sister Jeanne and her late husband, Gary Pantry, as well as other family and friends. Ruth enjoyed spending time and making memories with her 12 living grandchildren Steven (Laura) Trebatoski, Amanda (Andrew) Handeland, David (Vanity) Trebatoski, William (Mary Kate) Stueckroth, Richard (Sarah) Stueckroth, Timothy Stueckroth, Emma (Ryan) Lakin, Ellie Stueckroth, Heidi Stueckroth, Hannah (Kellan) Mooi, Niklaus Leif and Eric Leif. She made sure to make their days together special by taking them to the Milwaukee County Zoo, the Domes, Milwaukee Museums and other outings. And most recently, she felt blessed to be a great grandmother to Frederick, William, Olivia, Riley, Nathan, Ceci, Winona and Ruby.
Ruth leaves behind her beloved husband of 68 years, Bill Stueckroth, her dear sister Jeanne (The late Gary) Pantry, John Pare', James Pare', Wendy Pare' and sister-in-law of JoAnn Pare'. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her grandson, Tommy Stueckroth and brother, Robert Pare'.
Bill and Ruth lovingly committed to one another "All my love, all my life" 68 years ago. During those years, Ruth made room in her heart and at her table for all those she met. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be on Saturday, February 18 from 9:30AM until time of Memorial Mass at 11AM at St. Therese Catholic Church; 9525 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ruth's name to the Sojourner Truth House are greatly appreciated. Private burial will take place at the Wauwatosa Cemetery.
