Ruth Kaupanger

In Loving Memory

Ruth Clarise Kaupanger, age 89 went to be a star in heaven on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She was born May 21, 1926 in Stoughton, daughter to Theodore and Inger (Bhole) Johnson. Ruth graduated Stoughton High School in 1944.

After graduating, Ruth married her high school sweetheart, Alvin Kaupanger on December 16, 1944 in Stoughton. Together they raised two children. Ruth was very active in Christ Lutheran Church. She enjoyed hardanger, nature and being outside where she could golf. Golfing was a passion of Ruth's and she loved to golf at Coachmen's, where she won the city wide award. Ruth also enjoyed the good times and the couple golf outings with Alvin and her friends.

She is survived by her daughter Judy ( James) Kanvik; grandchildren Holly ( Nancy Garcia) Kanvik; Erik ( Michelle) Kanvik, Dhagny Kaupanger, Heidi ( Joel) Woodward; and great grandchildren Anthony, Sierra, Ava, Lily, Kayle, Hoyte, Landen, Theron, Gaige; and brother Theodore Johnson, Jr.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband; son Alan; and sisters Thelma Johnson and Sylvia Kennedy.

Ruth's funeral service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Hwy B, Stoughton, on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Paula Geister- Jones officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.

Should one wish to, memorials of remembrance would be appreciated to Christ Lutheran Church or Agrace Hospicecare.

A special thank you to Holly for taking care of her grandma so that she could stay in her home. Also, the family would like to thank Dr. Agni and the staff at Agrace Hospicecare and Heritage.

Cress Funeral Home
206 W. Prospect
Stoughton, WI
608-873-9244