Ruth L. Volhard

Ruth L. Volhard, 89 died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community, Mosinee.

She was born April 28, 1933 in town of Cassel, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Michlig) Seliger.  On August 31, 1949 she married Sylvester Volhard at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  He preceded her in death on March 28, 2018.

Ruth was a kind, unassuming, giving person. She was very proud of her grandchildren as she provided them with love, support, values, and many home cooked meals. Nothing brought a bigger smile to her face than spending time with her precious great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, David Volhard; mother of her grandchildren and close friend, Julie Volhard (Leon Stahel); grandchildren, Joshua (Amy Stanczyk), Nicholas (Hannah) and Sarah (Ryan) Niemuth; great-grandchildren, Liam, Taylor and Dylan; brothers, Hugo Seliger and Cyril (Virginia) Seliger; sister-in-law and dear friend, Mary Ann Seliger; and many caring nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, Sylvester, she was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard, Marvin, Arnold, Melvin, Phillip and George and a sister, Hildegard.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com