Ruth Ann Ryan

Ruth Ann Ryan, 74, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She was cared for by her loving family, who devotedly supported her through her end of life.

Ruth was born Aug. 9, 1948, to Howard and Irene (Stifter) Ryan, in rural Cadott.

She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and later, she attended and graduated from Cadott High School.

Ruth worked at the Clark County Hospital, Eagleton Nursing Home and Career Development Center in Chippewa Falls. After moving to Eau Claire, Ruth enjoyed helping others, by volunteering at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Ruth loved to read, write, and send cards to many relatives and friends. She enjoyed listening to country western and spiritual music, and did excellent embroidery work.

She is survived by one brother – James Ryan, Chippewa Falls; one sister – Deb (Roland) Boehlke, Cadott; two nephews – Travis (Tara) Ryan and Nicolas Ryan, both of South Carolina; great-nieces and great-nephews – Desiree, Joslyn, Devan, Damien and Arya; two aunts – Dorothy Dressel and Gladys Vavra; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother – David Ryan and one of her closest friends – Diane Richards, July 9.

A memorial service of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at Leiser Funeral Home in Cadott, with Deacon Ned Willkom officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Rose Cemetery, Town of Sigel, following the service.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m., until the time of service, Friday, at the funeral home.

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