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Graveside Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Roubaix Cemetery in Lawrence County, SD
Ruth Ann (Raetz) Causey, age 74, of Sun City Center, Florida, and formerly of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Sun City Center Hospice House in Ruskin, Florida.
Ruth was born on February 9, 1941, in Deadwood, SD, to Encell A. and Merry Alice (Donaldson) Raetz. She married Brynolf “Bernie” Wanhanen on November 14, 1958, in Lead, SD. She later married G.W. “Bill” Park on July 28, 1980, in Butte, MT, and he preceded her in death on February 6, 1998. She was united in marriage to Charles E. Causey on June 23, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Flora, IL, and he survives.
Ruth was a newspaper publisher, past member of the Flora Rotary Club, and board member of the Midland Area Agency on Aging. She was a member of Flora First United Methodist Church during her residence in Illinois. After her recent move to the Sunshine State, Ruth became active in the Friendship Baptist Church of Sun City Center, FL.
She is survived by her husband: Charles Causey of Sun City Center, FL; children: Ronald (Kathleen) Wanhanen of Flower Mound, TX, and Karri Blasi of Spearfish, SD; grandchildren: Paul Dennis Blasi III, Calvin Swen Blasi, Connor Brynolf Wanhanen, and Kellie Nicole Wanhanen; and brothers: Gene Allen (Mary Louise) Raetz of Rapid City, SD; and Jerry Lee Raetz of Hot Springs, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband: G.W. “Bill” Park; son: Steven; and brother: Laurence.
A graveside service for Ruth Causey will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Roubaix Cemetery in Lawrence County, SD. There will be no local services held. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Donations in Ruth’s name can be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Share online condolences and memories with the family at www.frankandbright.com.
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Ruth was such lady Denise and I are so sorry for your loss . You will be in our thoughts and prayers in this time.
So very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing.
She was such a sweetheart. She will be missed.
I am so blessed to have called Ruth my step-grandmother. Even though she wasn't my biological grandmother, she treated me very well and cared about me deeply. I was so happy when she married my grandfather-they cared for each other greatly. Now she can rest without suffering and she will always have a place in my heart. I will always think of you Grandma Ruth. Love, Troy.
To Ron & Karri and Families, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a beautiful lady and I will always remember her kindness when we were growing up. Although I'm sure she got tired of always drying us off after we had got into the creek! I hope we have a chance to visit soon. With deepest sympathy and fond regards, Mark
I'm so sorry to read that Ruth passed away. Her smile will be the memory that warms all hearts. I won't be able to attend the graveside rites on Wednesday, but will have all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
What an absolutely wonderful woman. I lived next door to Ruth and Charles in Flora. They adopted me and my son, and we adopted them. I am so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I had already missed her very much, but will miss her more now. She, and Charles will be in my thoughts and prayers always, as well as her family. I dearly loved her. One additional thought and memory, my son referred to Ruth and Charles as "the kids". We always loved to swing on the porch with them and visit when we could.
So very sorry to hear about Ruth passing. She and I came together after she and Charles were wed and visited back and forth when it was possible as they lived in Flora and Morgan and I lived in North Port, FL until he passed away and I moved to Vista, CA.
I was deeply saddened to learn that Ruth had passed away. Though I hadn't seen her in over 50 years, Ruth held a special place in my heart: She was my junior high sweetheart, the older woman (she was 13, I was 12) who taught me to kiss. I remember her as a sweet, caring girl whose smile could light up a room -- I'm guessing that was true until the end. I know that she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
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