Ruth J. Schneider, 94, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Bell Tower Residence, under the care of her loving family, the staff at Bell Tower, and hospice services.
Ruth was born June 3, 1925 in the Town of Texas, Marathon County, daughter of the late John and Hattie (Hartwig) Cannon. She married George Schneider, Jr. on September 25, 1948 and he preceded her in death on February 28, 2001. Ruth had been employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Merrill. She was also proud to be a ‘farm wife’. Ruth enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and camping. Ruth was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill, the Ladies Aid of the church, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, and the Christian Women’s Club. She was also a former member of the ‘Neighborhood Sewing Club’.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Diane (David) Marnholtz, Merrill; three grandchildren, Becky (Burl) Byer, Merrill, Craig (Terri) Marnholtz, Merrill, and Brenda (Chris) Brisinte, Green Bay; and three great grandchildren, Seth and Sawyer Marnholtz, and Bianca Brisinte. Besides her husband and parents, Ruth is preceded in death by four siblings, Dorothy Krueger, and Ken, Bud, and Duane Cannon.
The funeral service is 11:00 AM Monday, September 30, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. The Rev. David Szeto and Lay Minister Robert Schneider, Ruth’s brother in law, will co-officiate. Burial will follow in Merrill Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Monday at the church. The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com. The family has requested that memorials be directed to St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill.