CALEDONIA – Ruth J. King, 103, passed away at her residence on August 25, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Ruth was born on January 29, 1921, the daughter of the late Leroy and Adelia (nee Goll) Keenan.

Ruth married Robert M. King at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on June 24, 1950.   Robert preceded her in death on September 25, 2003.

She worked for many places, most notably, Hamilton Beach.  Ruth was also a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, presently United Lutheran Church.

She is survived by eight nieces and nephews; as well as many great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her sister and brothers, Georgina (Hubert) Calverly, Robert (Catherine) Keenan, and Leroy (Farrell) Keenan.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the West Lawn Memorial Park Chapel on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 11:00 am for an interment service with Rev. John Bischoff.   Memorials have been suggested to United Lutheran Church (3825 Erie Street in Racine).

Service Details

Family and friends are invited to meet in the West Lawn Memorial Park Chapel on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 11:00 am for an interment service.