Ruth E. Ronk Neenah, Wisconsin Ruth E. Ronk, age 86, of Neenah, passed peacefully into Glory on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton, with her son Bob by her side. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on February 25, 1924, to the late Frederick and Edith (Small) Blanchard. Ruth attended college and worked for Consumer's Power. Faith has been a cornerstone of her life, and her association with the United Methodist Church, where she met her husband Bob in an Epworth young adult meeting, set the course for her life. Ruth's passions focused on her family, and included active participation in the Wisconsin State Hand Weaver's Guild where she served two terms as president, Daughters of the American Revolution, Weaver's Connection, and the Sturgeon Bay Weaving Guild. Faith United Methodist Church in Neenah has been her spiritual family. Ruth is survived by her son, Robert R. (Jill) Ronk; grandchildren, Rebecca L. (Curtiss) Hietpas, Robert J. (Laura) Ronk, Andrew J, Ronk, Makayla M. Ronk; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Alec, and Evan Hietpas; second cousin, Ted (Jackie) Morley; and former daughter-in-law, Sally (Mike) Cleveland. Along with her parents, Ruth was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Charles Ronk, on March 11, 1990. A Funeral Service for Ruth will be held on Monday, August 16, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 1025 Tullar Rd. Neenah, with Pastor Mary Council-Austin officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. A Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, August 15, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne, and will continue on Monday at the church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. P.O. Box 250 Winneconne, WI 54986 (920) 582-4242 Please submit online condolences to www.muellerfuneralhomeinc.com