On January 7th, 1961 Ruth married James William Graff in Beaver Dam. Ruth worked at Weyenberg Shoe Company in Beaver Dam for many years. She also enjoyed her time bartending at JJ's Place in South Beaver Dam taking care of her extended family.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Jim; 2 sons, Wayne (Steve) Graff of Beaver Dam; Randy Graff of Ripon, WI; 2 grandchildren, Ashley and Josh Graff of Ripon. 3 sisters, Bonnie (Ray) Murray, Connie (Bill) Veling and Dorothy "Babe" Gunderson ; 2 brothers, Richard Anderson and Rodney (Bev) Anderson all of Beaver Dam. Ruth is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers, Roland, Donald, Robert, Wilbert "Topper" and Kenneth Anderson; 3 sisters, Carol Anderson, Darlene Luedtke and Virginia Teeter;

A celebration of Ruth's life will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 Keller Blvd. in Beaver Dam. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to the time of service at 6:00 p.m.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Click HERE to view Ruth's Life Tribute Video.