PRAIRIE DU CHIEN – Ruth A. Mergen, age 84, formerly of Bloomington, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born November 6, 1939, in Glen Haven, WI; the daughter of Albert and Rosella Kirschbaum. She married Tom Mergen on April 16, 1958.
Ruth was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandma. She was an avid reader, daily wine drinker, and the best cookie maker! Ruth enjoyed shopping, traveling, celebrating holidays, and playing cards with the same group of women for 50 plus years.
Ruth is survived by her four children: Bruce (Shirley) Mergen of Birmingham, AL, Alan (Dawn) Mergen of Bloomington, WI, Kim Martin of Prairie du Chien, WI, Amy (Craig) Montgomery of Sun Prairie, WI; daughter-in-law, Ruth Mergen of Boomer, NC; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Bernadine Kirschbaum of Lancaster, WI, and Mary (Gene) Murphy of Madison, WI; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Mergen; son, Brent Mergen; son-in-law Kevin Martin; parents, Albert and Rosella Kirschbaum; two brothers, Donald and Robert Kirschbaum; and special friend, Dayle Meyer.
The family would like to thank Crossing Rivers hospice for the care given to Ruth.
Visitation
Sunday - January 21, 2024
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Bloomington
Monday - January 22, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Bloomington
Memorial Mass
Monday - January 22, 2024
11:00 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Bloomington
Fr. Steve Brunner officiating
Burial Services
Bloomington Cemetery
Held at a later date