Ruth "Ruthi" A. Pache

November 22, 1945 - January 26, 2019

Ruth Ann Pache died peacefully January 26, 2019 at Country Terrace Hospice in Minocqua. She was born November 22, 1945 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage, WI to Andrew and Dorothy (Sullivan) Pache. Raised on a 320-acre dairy farm outside of Poynette, WI, Ruth loved animals and was particularly fond of cats. She helped her dad with milking and other chores for many years. Blessed with a vivid and colorful imagination, Ruth regaled, and sometimes terrified, her two sisters with tales of the adventures of her many imaginary friends, including such characters as Naughty Louise, LieLie and Fuppy, and Roppadickadock. Ruthi was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church until she suffered a stroke in 2017. She loved attending Levi’s and Lace square dancing events. Ruthi never met a person she didn’t like, which was truly her gift to all who knew her. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Dorothy Pache, and her brothers-in-law Raymond Gee and William Hodek. She is survived by her sisters, Sandra Hodek of Arbor Vitae and Kathleen (Douglas) Chaulk of Canton, SD. Ruth’s other survivors include her nephew, Andrew (Linda) Gee, Minocqua, niece, Stacey (Frank) Mueller, Hales Corners; and nephews Victor Gee, Woodruff; and Devon (Jenna) Chaulk, Canton, SD. Ruth also leaves behind many great nieces and nephews, cousins, and all of her friends in the communities of Minocqua, Woodruff, Arbor Vitae, and Poynette. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Bolger Funeral Home – Woodruff Chapel, 1212 First Avenue, with a gathering from 10:00 – 10:30 AM at the funeral home.