Ruth Goetz was born in Chippawa Falls, Wisconsin on Valentine’s Day 1938 to Helen and Andrew Elbert. She Married James Goetz and they had a very eventful and wonderful life together. Ruth’s special gift was leading by example. She always lived her life in faith, family and friends. Her honesty, caring and love was always present. She was the person we all would like to be.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Jim and is survived by her son Jim (Robin) Goetz and son Greg (Ann) Goetz as well as four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. A private celebration of life will be held at a future date. The family asks in lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness.