Ruth Strunk
Ruth Strunk, 70, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, surrounded by her children. Ruth lived as a dedicated wife, farmer, teacher and volunteer. Above all, she lived as a mother to her five children and to the hundreds of grade school students she taught. Ruth was born in Nashville, Kansas to Fred and Christina Miller. She attended Emporia State University, earning a bachelors degree in education. She married John P. Strunk in 1970 and raised her children before teaching first grade at St. Marks Elementary. Ruth loved to cook and to garden. Many will miss her cinnamon rolls, chocolate pies, beautiful flowers and sweet smile. Despite the grave suffering inflicted by pancreatic cancer, Ruth faced her final days with the same trust in God and love of family she carried throughout her life. Forever kind and thankful, she loved fiercely and selflessly until the very end. She now joins husband, John, whom she loved dearly, her parents and her brother. Ruth leaves behind children, Julie Menefee (Greg), Wayne Strunk (Roxie), Angelica Ramos (Israel), Janelle Gottlieb (Matt) and Adam Strunk (Samantha) as well as grandchildren, Aleah, Austin, Carson, Ellyana, Kiara, Nikki, Joseph, Keaton, Kinsley, Adriana, Jacob, Elijah and Lyla. She is also survived by ten siblings. Rosary, funeral mass and interment will take place at St. Marks Catholic Church with the rosary to be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and funeral at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 29. with lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214, Kansas Food Bank, 1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211, or Guadalupe Clinic, 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211. Downing and Lahey Mortuary West.
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Kind, beautiful lady. I always enjoyed talking with your Mother. May her soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.
My sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to all of Ruths family. She was a sweet and caring person, and we always enjoyed talking to her at family gatherings. We will keep all of her children, brothers and sisters in our prayers.
Our sympathy to all the family. Very sorry for your loss of a very sweet person. Love and prayers to all from Rosalie and Terry Blosser.
Prayers and sympathy to Ruths family.
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
To All the Strunk Children,
Im sorry to learn of your Moms passing. She is a very lovely person. May all of your fond memories get you through this very difficult time. You and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your light will continue to shine through your family. Love and miss you Ruth.
I am so sad to hear youve left us, but I hope you are at peace and in a better place watching over your family. My prayers to keep them strong and that well always celebrate our memories of you. God bless.
Prayers for your family. Ruth always had a smile and was ready for a joke. Tell John hi from me.
Our deepest symparhy Mary, love Mike & Teresa Patterson
Sweet lady. Knowing she enjoys the peace with God. Bless her heart.
Prayers to all of you, I am so sorry about this sudden loss. My heart is full of sadness for all of you hurting.
Angelica, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful, caring woman and I have many fond memories of her. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
My sympathy to all of you. I will always remember the kindness shown to me, my mom, and my siblings by your parents when they attended my dads funeral. Prayers of peace to all of you.
To all my ‘Miller’ cousins and Ruths kids and families of both: I was so saddened to hear about Ruths passing. She was so sweet and warm and it was always good to see her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Grief can be so hard, especially so close to the holidays but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I just read about your mother this evening. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to the Strunk family in the passing of your mother, Ruth. She and John were the most caring and friendly people youll ever meet. Ruth was a great friend to all. I have many fond memories of your farm, family and Ruths kitchen where she fed us on a few occasions. She was a wonderful cook. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
To all the Strunk Children,
We are so sorry to learn of your moms passing. She was a very loving person to all. Your parents were very wonderful people and we will miss them very much. God Bless You All.
JoAnn and Damon Cauthon
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.