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Ruth Marie Tesch

April 4, 1920 — January 7, 2009

Ruth M. Tesch, age 88, joined her Lord in Heaven surrounded by her family early Wednesday morning, January 7, 2009 at Valley VNA Assisted Living in Neenah.
Ruth was born April 4, 1920 to the late Fredrick and Elsa (Gaudian) Reichel in Neenah.
On May 10, 1941 Ruth was united in marriage to Lester E. Tesch at St. Paul Lutheran Church, ELCA in Neenah. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years together until Lester's death September 30, 1998.
In 1951 Ruth and Lester founded and established Tesch Chemical Company Inc. She was an integral part of the company, with her true devotion being homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother to her family.
Throughout Ruth's life she enjoyed traveling with her family, sewing, crocheting, and various types of needle work. She also loved baking pies, cookies, and many tasty treats for her family's enjoyment.
Ruth was an accomplished pianist, vocalist, bassoonist, and a long time member of the Neenah Community Band. She fostered her love of music in her children and grandchildren.
Ruth is survived by three children: Mary Lou Jensen (special friend Frank Stilp), of Menasha, Thomas M. (Donna) Tesch, of Appleton, and Lynn (Gary) Peterson, of Racine; her daughter-in-law, Lynda Tesch of Greenville; Seven Grandchildren: Robb and Scott (Linda) Jensen, Pam and Mandy Peterson, Will, Jacob (Lindsay) and Thomas (Corrie) Tesch; two step-grandsons: Bryon (Tammy) and Sean (Stacy) LaBorde; four great-grandchildren: Joshua and Tyler Jensen, Nitia and William Tesch; step great-granddaughter, Kiana Feltz; two sisters: Evelyn (Louis) Tornow, of Neenah, and Esther Coenen; two brothers: Fredric “Fritz” (Betty) Reichel, of New London and Ronald (Chris) Reichel, of New Mexico; and many other relatives and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, her youngest son William “Bill” L. Tesch; two sisters, Marion Abraham and Lois Kuchenbecker; and son-in-law, Waldemar Jensen Jr.
A Memorial Service for Ruth will be held Sunday, 2:00 p.m. January 11, 2009 at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton. Rev. Martin Ruge will be the officiant. Friends and family may call at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Ruth's name for the Neenah Community Band.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff and caregivers at Valley VNA, Heartland Hospice and Dr. John Elisberg for their wonderful care and support.

Mama,
Thank you for your love and music. We are who we are because of you.
Wir Lieben Dich

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