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Ruth Paul

Ruth E. (Ringle) Paul, 92, Edgar, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon.

She was born on April 19, 1931, in Edgar, daughter of Agnes (Worzella) and Ervin Ringle. On September 4, 1954, she married Merlin E. Paul, who preceded her in death in December 2009.

Ruth is survived by her children: David (Kimberly) Paul, Stephanie (Greg) Lindholm, Philip (Joan) Paul and Keith (Anne) Paul; six grandchildren: Kelly, Erin, Alyssa, Lucas, Elizabeth and Katherine; two great-grandchildren: Harriet and Gideon; her sisters: Grace (Robert) Reed, Joan (Donald-deceased) Beckman and Bernice (Patrick) Seifried; sister-in-law/brother-in-law, Carolla (Paul) and Walter Gust, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother, Edward Ringle.

Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Edgar, with the funeral service starting at 12 noon. The Reverend Gail Sowell will preside. Burial at the Edgar Cemetery will immediately follow the funeral service; afterwards, luncheon will be served in St. Stephen’s basement.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Edgar Circle of Joy or the St. Stephen Project Fund.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

Paid obituary 147052

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