Ruth Volhard

Ruth L. Volhard, 89 died Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community, Mosinee.

She was born April 28, 1933, in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Michlig) Seliger. On August 31, 1949, she married Sylvester Volhard at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2018.

Ruth was a kind, unassuming, giving person. She was very proud of her grandchildren as she provided them with love, support, values and many home cooked meals. Nothing brought a bigger smile to her face than spending time with her precious great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, David Volhard; mother of her grandchildren and close friend, Julie Volhard (Leon Stahel); grandchildren: Joshua (Amy Stanczyk), Nicholas (Hannah) and Sarah (Ryan) Niemuth; great-grandchildren: Liam, Taylor and Dylan; brothers: Hugo Seliger and Cyril (Virginia) Seliger; sister-inlaw and dear friend, Mary Ann Seliger, and many caring nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, Sylvester, she was preceded in death by brothers: Leonard, Marvin, Arnold, Melvin, Phillip and George, and a sister, Hildegard.

The funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier presided. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was held on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service, all at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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