Ruth A. Wisniewski

Gathered by all who loved her, Ruth A. Wisniewski was born into eternal life on Jan. 25, 2014. The same special day she came into this world to Emory and Julia (Podoba) Romnek Jan. 25, 1937.

Ruthie met Norb Wisniewski at the Golden Lantern in Racine, slipped him her number on the dance floor. They later were married on April 23, 1983 and made their home in Racine. Together they both loved their beautiful yard and volunteering on the activities committee at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Ruth was passionate about politics, serving in many local, area, and national political fronts. One of those included, the 1980 National Convention in New York City where she served as an alternate delegate to the democratic convention for Jimmy Carter. For many years she served as a member of UAW local 1007 in the 1960’s. Back then she began her efforts working with the unions, having no idea at that point she would forever be driven by passion for social and economic justice.

Ruth was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed gambling. She was always a support to her and Norb’s 11 children, 24 grandchildren and 20 great grand kids. The fun always began with grandma.

Ruthie was survived by her most loving, dedicated, and kind husband Norbert. Together they traveled, loved ball games, and enjoyed the company of their own brothers and sisters, as well as all of their children.

Sandra (Blair) Losee, Michael Iverson, Todd Iverson, Jeff Iverson, and Shelly LeCrone, will lovingly miss their mother. Her stepchildren Carol (John) Russell, Shelly Wisniewski, Bryan (Jamie) Wisniewski, Alan (Linda) Wisniewski, Laura (Michael) Knapek, and Joe Wisniewski will also miss her greatly. Her surviving brothers and sisters include Kathleen Coffey, Delores (James) Braun, James (Laurel) Romnek and sister-in-law, Audrey Romnek.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her younger brother Robert Romnek, brother-in-law Warren Coffey, and Jim Braun.

A special thanks to Dr. Short, Dr. Mullane and staff. Please send any memorials to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church or Love and Charity.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, January 29, 2012, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, with Rev. William Dietzler officiating. Private interment will be held. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Wednesday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time of Mass at 11:00 A.M.