Ruth Ratterman

Ruth B. Ratterman was born the daughter of Theodore and Wilhelmina (Fest) Ratterman on May 19, 1911 in Dubuque. She was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 30, 2009, from the Guttenberg Care Center after a long illness. Ruth received 12 years education from Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque and spent most of her life as a bookkeeper. In her youth, Ruth enjoyed playing basketball and later was an avid bowler. Ruth enjoyed playing bingo not only at St. Marys Church but at the Care Center as well and she was a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan. For the last three and a half years, Ruth resided at the Guttenberg Care Center and enjoyed meeting and visiting with the residents there. Those left to cherish her memory is one sister, Florence Eilers of Guttenberg and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings, Freda, Joe, Daniel, John and Leo Ratterman and Rose Esser.Visitation: Sunday 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. May 03, 2009 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, Iowa and one hour before service at church.Funeral Service: Monday 10:30 A.M. May 04, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, GuttenbergInterment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery Dubuque, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available