"Dear Dana, My sympathy to you in the death of your mom. May you always remember the best of times with her. Sincerely, Elizabeth Dickman, former North Elem. teacher "
In loving memory of
Geneva Darlene Ruhnke
February 9, 1964 - October 27, 2013
Geneva Darlene Ruhnke, of Antigo, died Sunday, October 27, 2013 at KHTCR-Eastview in Antigo. She was 49 years old. She was born on February 9, 1964 in West Bend, a daughter of the late Arthur and Marcella (Lewis) Schallie. She married Kevin Ruhnke on June 18, 1985 in West Bend. The couple later divorced.
She was employed at Fay's Restaurant in West Bend before moving to Antigo. In 1989 she moved to Antigo and volunteered at LeRoyer Day Care while raising her daughter.
She had a strong faith; spending time reading her bible and praying for others. She had a collection of stuffed animals, enjoyed playing bingo, watching television games shows and sports entertainment wrestling.
Survivors include a daughter, Dana (Jon) Wojciechowski of Randolph; four grandchildren, Daniel, Evan, Alex and Destiny; a sister, Deana Schallie of Merrill; and a brother, Doug Schallie of Stevens Point.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Reverend Keith Wolf officiating. Following the service burial will take place in Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
A special thank you to Dana Wojciechowski, Dr. Turnbull, Keith Wolf, Dawn Owen, Diane Fritsch, Mary Rogatzki, Cathy Benson, Sue Pennington, Cheryl Krueger, Nancy Rasmussen, and Sally Benes for getting Geneva through the hardest times in her life.
I Am With You Still
I give you this one thought to keep
I am with you still-do not weep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not think of me as gone-
I am with you still-in each new dawn.
Tributes
"I just want to say that I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom, Grandma, sister and friend. Just remember the good times that you all had with her !!!! "