Ruth Buehler

Ruth G. Buehler, 82, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at her home. Ruth was born on October 2, 1928 in the Town of Lima, daughter of the late Christian and Gertrude (Rauwerdink) Tempas. She was a 1946 graduate of Waldo High School and attended Hope College. On June 17, 1950 she married Derwin J. Buehler in Hingham. Derwin preceded her in death on August 7, 2008. Ruth farmed with her husband in the Town of Lima and later enjoyed working at Buehler Furniture from 1975 until her retirement in 1997. Ruth was a member of First Reformed Church in Sheboygan Falls where she was a member of various women's ministries and a Sunday school teacher. She was also a Salvation Army volunteer and a member of the Sheboygan Falls Chamber of Commerce. Ruth enjoyed gardening, reading, knitting, singing, playing piano, baking, traveling and playing golf. She also enjoyed spending time in St. Germain and Florida. Ruth is survived by one daughter, Jean Mersberger of Sheboygan Falls; three sons, Dennis (Chris) Buehler of Manitowoc, Jim (Lynn) Buehler of Sheboygan Falls and John (Connie) Buehler of Sheboygan Falls; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Larry (Jan) Wilterdink of Hingham and two sisters-in-law, Eileen Tempas of of Plymouth and Marian Tempas of Sheboygan Falls. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Derwin, her daughter Mary Wilterdink, three brothers, John Paul Tempas, Calvin Tempas and Fred (Eunice) Tempas and a sister Johanna (Cornelius) Leynse. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 4:00 pm at First Reformed Church in Sheboygan Falls with the Rev. Jeremiah Fyffe officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at 4:00 pm. A memorial fund has been established in Ruth's name for First Reformed Church and Pine Haven Christian Communities. The Buehler family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Prairie Crossing for their friendship and dedicated care shown to their mother and their family. For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting the Buehler family.Reception:First Reformed Church - Sheboygan Falls527 Giddings AvenueSheboygan Falls, WI 53085

Visitation

Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
First Reformed Church - Sheboygan Falls
527 Giddings Avenue Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States

Service

Saturday, April 23, 2011 4:00 PM
First Reformed Church - Sheboygan Falls
527 Giddings Avenue Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States