Ruth Klumb

Ruth E. Klumb, 86, of Marshall passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 9, 1938 in Mequon. Ruth was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Freistadt (Mequon) Wisconsin. Ruth and Don were also married at Trinity on September 21, 1957.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerhard and Edna (Stern) Wetzel; best friend and sister, Millie; dear niece, Jill, and longtime friend, Gloria.

Ruth is survived by her high school sweetheart, Don Klumb, and they were blessed with – Jody Klumb, Lisa (Clayton) Yares, and Don (Andrzej Triebling) Klumb II; beloved brothers, Gerhard (Lorraine) Jr., Ray (Cathy) Wetzel, Roy (Jeany) Wetzel, Elmer (Charlene) Wetzel; nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Allen (Carolyn) Klumb; special friends, Audrey, Edie and Sharon; and other relatives and friends.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Eggert and the kind and caring staff at Fresenius Dialysis Center in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Her life revolved around Don, her children, her beloved cats, and tending her gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dane County Humane Society or Lutheran Church of the Living Christ.

A funeral service will take place at 11:30AM on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Cress Funeral Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie. A visitation will take place from 9:30AM until the time of service. A burial will take place immediately following services at Highland Memory Gardens, County BB in Cottage Grove.