Ruth E. Moreau's Obituary
Ruth E. Moreau, 92, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Ruth was born August 31, 1926, in Decatur, the daughter of James and Edith (Meyers) Wilkinson. She married Gaston Leonard Moreau on February 22, 1948.
Surviving are her children, RuthAnn (Jim) Holmes, Richard (Joan) Moreau, Sandy (Dan) Stukins, and Janet (Gary) Gray, all of Decatur; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Norma (David) Beneze of Colorado; Betty Pritchett of Decatur; and Carol Aldridge of Maroa. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Nancy Lynne; and several brothers and sisters.
Ruth loved spending time with her family and gardening flowers at home. She also enjoyed watching birds and listening to music. She always cared for others. She sent out a card to anyone she was praying or thinking about. She was a Sunday school teacher for over 60 years.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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