Ruth Ratke, 74 years old of Saint Charles, IL passed away on December 5, 2021.
She was born on November 3, 1947, to the late Robert (Peggy Kopp) Ratke.
Ruth was a talented seamstress and owned a shop, A Thimble Change. She was involved in the Hosanna! Lutheran Church in St. Charles, IL before she moved to Kenosha. She loved being with her children and grandchildren and watching her son, Joe, sculpt and paint. She never missed a day without partaking in some dark chocolate. She was happiest when she was socializing with people and making friends instantly.
She is survived by her previous husband Frank Gagnepain; three children, Jameson (Amy), Joe Gagnepain, and Jenni (Peter) Weitl; her siblings, Rennie (Greg) Bauer of Texas and Ray (Amy) Ratke of Virginia; her nine grandchildren, and many other friends.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Bob and Ron Ratke.
The family would like to thank the residents and staff at St Catherine Commons for making Ruth feel welcomed and loved.
Private services were held.
