Ruth Marion Stroud, age 97 of Cambria, WI, passed away peacefully with family members by her side at Randolph Health Service in Randolph, Wisconsin.
Ruth was born on June 6, 1927 in Blanchardville,WI to Benhart and Helen Severson. The family moved to Greenwood WI, where Ruth attended grade school and high school. After leaving Greenwood, she moved to Milwaukee for a period of time, then moved to California for about 2 1/2 years and worked in a dress shop. She came back to Milwaukee and worked at the London Hat shop as a seamstress and clerk for 39 years. She married Keith Stroud in May of 1954 in Milwaukee. They later divorced in 1972.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Charles Horvat of Cambria; sisters Dorothy Miller of Marshfield and Shirley (Ron) Schardt of Shullsburg, WI; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Helen Severson; sisters, Rosella (Edwin) Dergance, Irene (Ed) Bomback, Darlene (Ed) Trunkel; brothers Robert Severson and Bernard (Virginia) Severson; brother in law Duane Miller; and Niece Donna Trunkel.
She was a second mom to many of the nieces and nephews, who traveled to Milwaukee for further education or to work. She loved her late poodle Garcon Diamont. She had many good times at the old farm house located outside of Pardeeville on the weekends. Ruth loved collecting antiques and displayed many of them in her homes in Milwaukee, West Allis and the farm. Ruth and Chuck finished building a new house on the same property and moved in the year of 2003. There they attended to their apple trees and gardens. Together they traveled to Alaska, Colorado, Las Vegas and Memphis. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Enjoyed listening to music, dancing, playing cards and giggling with her sisters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greenwood WI with Pastor Elizabeth Bier officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday. Arrangements were made through Grasse Funeral Home in Pardeeville with the assistance of her niece Joanne.
We would like to thank the staff at Randolph Health Service for the care they provided for Ruth.
Memorials may be given in honor of Ruth to a pet shelter or another charity of your choice. Always Loved. Never Forgotten. Forever Missed. Online condolences may be made at www.grassefs.com. Grasse Funeral Service in Pardeeville is serving the family.
