Ruth Ann Ginther

Ruth A. Ginther RACINE–Ruth Ann (nee: Losinski) Ginther, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Kenosha Estates Living & Care Center. She was born in St. Phillip, Montana on December 23, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Anna (nee: Rybarczyk) Losinski. The family moved to Winona, Minnesota, where Ruth attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School and Cathedral High School. She was admitted to St. Mary Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Gary, Indiana in September of 1949 and graduated in September of 1952. After obtaining her Registered Nurses License from the state of Indiana she began her nursing career in Oakland, California at a Veteran’s hospital and returned to Winona in 1954 to assume a position as a public health nurse. On November 24, 1955 at St. Stanislaus Church in Winona, Ruth was united in marriage to the love of her life, George Ginther, and they recently celebrated 59 years of marriage. She continued her employment as a public health nurse until the birth of her first child in 1956. Subsequent employment included short assignments as an industrial nurse and a returned to public health nursing in Racine. Ruth was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and in her retirement found enjoyment in travel, working at election sites during elections, as well as working at Sacred Heart. She also enjoyed bowling and watching TV cooking programs. Ruth is survived by her husband, George and their children, Paul (Kathy) Ginther of Racine, Amy Ginther of Riverdale, MD and Mary Claire Ginther of Spartanburg, SC. She is further survived by a brother, Francis (Dorothy) Losinski, step sister-in-law, Evelyn Blagsvedt both of Winona, MN, special nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends in Racine and Winona. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and sisters. Ruth’s memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Ave. on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ricardo Martin officiating. Visitation will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Sunday, December 14th, 2014 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and will continue on Monday at church from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Ruth will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Ruth in a special way may direct memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, National Leukemia Society or Allay Hospice. Ruth’s family takes this opportunity to publicly express their profound gratitude to Dr. Mullane, Dr. Goodrich and their staff as well as the staff at Kenosha Estates and Allay Hospice for their thorough and attentive care and gentle manner given to the entire Ginther family.

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Ruth Ann Ginther

December 23, 1930 - December 4, 2014