Ruth Beidle, 85, of Wausau, died December 11, 2009, with her husband by her side, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital – Palliative Care Unit.
She was born September 27, 1924, in the Town of Bergen, WI, the daughter of the late Louis and Jennie (Woods) Truax. On February 10, 1951, she was united in marriage to Francis A. Beidle, in Chicago, IL.
Ruth will be sadly missed by her husband of almost 60 years, Francis A. Beidle; son, Kurt (Cindy) Beidle; grandson, Mike (Cindy) Beidle; and 2 great-grandchildren, Kody and Alyssa.
The family will receive guests from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., with a memorial service at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 16th, at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau. The Reverend Dave Wetmore, Christ Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at a later date.
If preferred, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Marathon County; 7001 Packer Drive; Wausau, WI 54401.