Ruth Gausman

McFarland- Ruth E. Gausman, age 93, passed away peacefully into Eternal rest on Saturday, November 5, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Stoughton on January 31, 1923, the daughter of Carl and Effie (Johnson) Dyreson. Ruth graduated from Stoughton High School. She met the love of her life Harvey Gausman at the McFarland free outdoor movies and they were married on January 12, 1945. Together they worked side by side on the farm until their retirement. Ruth was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. She enjoyed family celebrations and get togethers. Ruth especially enjoyed spending time with her family and was affectionately known as "Cookie Grandma." She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Bob) Mueller; son, Bill (Roz) Gausman; seven grandchildren, Rob, Bill, Josef (Jamie), Pete (Crystal Watts), Michael (Danelle) Mueller, Hans (Heidi) Gausman and Heather (Jon) Rattmann; 14 great grandchildren, Sydney, Samuel, Cameron, Elliot, Simon, James, Juliana, Jordan, Gavin, Joseph, Liam, Anders, Claire and Henry; sister, Helen Brekken; brother, Carl (Lorraine) Dyreson Jr.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Dyreson; many extended relatives; and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church, 3702 County Road AB, McFarland, with Rev. Chris Lee-Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, in the church fellowship hall. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services Friday at church. Memorials may be made in Ruth's name to Hope Lutheran Church. A special thank you to the staff of Meriter Hospital Emergency Services. Please share your memories of Ruth.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
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