Ruth Marie Robarge's Obituary
Ruth Marie Robarge, 77, passed away at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center on December 11, 2018. She was born in Eagle River, WI to Gunnar and Edith Staffen on January 11, 1941. Ruth spent most of her life there before relocating to Chanute in 2016, where she met and married Francis Robarge on June 30, 2017 in Miami, OK. He survives at their home.
Ruth was hard-working, fun-loving, and had a magnetic personality. She easily made friends, including many locally despite only living here for a few years. In her spare time, Ruth enjoyed crocheting and jigsaw puzzles, but truly loved dancing with her husband, Francis. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great grandma who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ruth is survived by:
Husband:
Francis Robarge of the home
Children:
Theodore Sueck and wife Samantha of Wausau, WI
Marie Hawkins and husband Dave of Chanute, KS
April Stine of Rhinelander, WI
2 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great Great-Grandchild
Numerous In-Laws
She was preceded in death by her parents; and granddaughter, Patricia Semey.
Cremation has been requested. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date and inurnment will take place in Eagle River, WI. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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