Ruth Edna Stoffer

Ruth Edna Stoffer, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2023. Ruth was born on August 20, 1929 to Arthur and Edna Buck in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ruth is survived by her four sons, Robert (Shirley), James (Janet), Philip (Susan) and Jeffrey (Sherry); grandchildren, Laura (Stephen) Austin, Juliet (Spencer) Rogers, Alan (Marci), Jonathan (Sandy), Lisa (Jeremy) Sipos, Susan (Eric) Sorensen, and Maya Stoffer; great-grandchildren, Crystela, Kevin, Evelyn, Stella, Westley, Violet, Abby, Ripley, Ezra, Forrest, Miles, Arlo and Evan; along with other loving family and friends.

Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; brother, Donald Buck.

Ruth was a dedicated and loving mother, award-winning artist, an avid gardener, a world traveler, and a librarian and educator with a deep love for literature and children. Her beautifully landscaped homestead on Thompson Rd in Cincinnati OH served as a welcoming gathering place for countless events over five decades, including for her yearly “Renaissance Party” in the woods.

Ruth also faced challenges, including dementia in her later years. The family would like to acknowledge Sandy and Jon for caring for Ruth in their home and providing her with a loving family environment over the last four years of her life. Jeff cared for Ruth and Lew over many years, and has also competently managed their affairs. Jim and Jan and Phil have been closely involved in supporting Ruth over the years. For these and the many others in Ruth’s life, her family expresses the deepest gratitude.

Ruth loved flowers! To send flowers, please visit our flower store. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in Ruth's name are welcome.

A visitation will take place from 9:30am-10:30am on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Pagenkopf Funeral Home (NEW LOCATION: 2228 N. Silver Maple Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) with a Celebration of Life to follow. A luncheon will follow at a separate location.

(Location of Pagenkopf Funeral Home: We are located just South of Aurora Summit Hospital, east on Delafield Road)