Theresa M. Ruediger

May 21, 1931 - January 24, 2020

RACINE - Theresa M. (nee: Vallner) Ruediger, 88, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Ridgewood Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Racine. On May 24, 1952, she was united in marriage to Donald Ruediger, who passed away on January 21, 2008 after 56 years of marriage. She graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1950. Theresa was a stay-at-home mom for years, also did some waitressing. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Theresa volunteered many places. She was a member of the foster grandparent program and Wings. Theresa helped the children at Wadewitz School every morning for over seven years. She loved bowling and golf, and was a member of Shoop Park and Johnson Park Golf Club for over 30 years. Theresa loved playing cards and going to casinos in Las Vegas with family and friends. She loved Sunday night dinners with her family. Surviving are her children, Thomas (Sandy) Ruediger, Janice (Alan) Henshaw, James Ruediger, Dan Ruediger, and Diane (Keith Moffatt) Ruediger; grandchildren, Brook and Neil Ruediger, Alex Henshaw, great grandson, Matt Newhouse, brother, Ed (Evelyn) Vallner, sisters; Agnes Bentson and Rosemary Peterson. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, infant daughter, Lynn Marie, parents, Agnes and George Vallner; brothers, Martin, George, Steven, Joseph, Peter, and Paul Vallner; and sister, Helen Hanko, also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service for Theresa will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 12 p.m. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance, Sacred Heart Catholic Church or one's favorite charity.