Ruth Elizabeth (Klein) Hartung of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in her 100th year.
Wife of the late Victor Hartung (1978). Mother of Marlene & John Mueller of Gadshill, and mother-in-law of Ted Spoelstra of Listowel, and Leola Hartung of Gowanstown. Grandmother of Steven & Bethany Spoelstra of Guelph, Nancy Spoelstra & Peter North of Grimsby, Luke & Crystal Hartung of Gowanstown, Chantelle Wilson (late Cory Wilson 2023) of Clifford, and Ben Hartung & Nathan Flach of Calgary, Ryan Collette (honorary grandson) of Toronto and great-grandmother of Abigail & Frederick Spoelstra, Connor North, Blake & Brooke Hartung, Hadley & Tate Wilson.
Predeceased by daughter Audrey Spoelstra (2023), son Donald Hartung (2022), siblings Beatrice Emke, Morris Klein, Eileen Johann & Lloyd Klein.
Ruth was a daughter of William & Emma (Zurbrigg) Klein and was born May 5, 1924 on the family farm in Wallace Twp. In 1947 she married Victor and they farmed together for almost 31 years. Ruth enjoyed rural living and farm life. Always a hard worker, Ruth was never happier than when she was at the farm, especially if she was also surrounded by the family that she was so proud of. She was committed to her faith and was a lifelong member of Zion Church. She enjoyed reading and doing jigsaw puzzles. Nothing brought out her competitive spirit more than board games did. Her quiet, constant presence will be greatly missed by us all.
Visitation will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Listowel Salvation Army Citadel on Friday, January 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. The service will be live-streamed, and the link available on the funeral home website. Interment in Zion United Cemetery, Wallace Twp.
Memorial donations to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation or Zion United Church Cemetery would be appreciated.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Hayward and the 1st Floor nursing staff for their compassionate care.
Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
