s Johnson, who was in the Navy. They were married, June 6, 1945, in Klamath Falls, OR. She accompanied Charles on trips while he drove semi-trucks. They moved to Iowa, and Ruth traveled with Charles while he completed his military service. They were happily married for 57 years. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2002.
Ruth was a homemaker and farmer's wife in the White Oak community, near Mt. Pleasant. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, being a mother of six children, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. After living in Burlington for more than 12 years, she moved to her daughter Karen's home in Rockford, Tennessee, where she had two loving caregivers.
Ruth is survived by three sons, Ed (Susan) Johnson of Burlington, IA, Fred (Peggy) Johnson of West Burlington, IA, and Bob Johnson of Mt. Pleasant, IA; three daughters, Mary (Curt) Wigger of Knoxville, TN, Shirley (Faron) Springer of Henderson, NV, and Karen Johnson of Rockford, TN; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, James Splonskowski and Richard Splonskowski, of Eugene, OR, one sister, Marge Splonskowski, of Seattle, WA; several nieces and nephews, and other relatives.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, and several brothers and sisters.
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JUL 2. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel
709 Mapleleaf Drive
Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641
JUL 3. 10:00 AM
Prairie Grove Cemetery
West Burlington, IA, US
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