Ruth Elaine Mcdonald

Ruth E. McDonald age 80 passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. She was born on March 22, 1936 in the town of Rushford to Ezra Ed and Lutie (Stiller) Coats. Ruth married Daniel McDonald on May 19, 1958 in Eureka, Minnesota. She enjoyed attending church at Bethel Home.Over the years, Ruth was employed at Badger Lumber, Kraft Foods, YMCA and UpJohn Home Care taking care of the elderly which she truly loved. Dan and Ruth enjoyed many years with their camper, traveling and camping with their children. After their retirement Dan and Ruth enjoyed spending 2-3 months in the winter in Florida.Survivors include her husband: Daniel; one son: Eric (Anita) McDonald of Oshkosh; one daughter: Gail McDonald of Greenville, WI; three grandchildren: Kendra Roble, and Amanda Roble of Appleton, WI, Ryan McDonald of Oshkosh, WI; sister: Marion Oleson; sisters-in-law: Beverly Coats and Janet (Robert) Haddad. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.Ruth was preceded in death by her mother and father; five brothers: Lawrence, Clair, Rexford,Elwin and Robert Coats; one sister: Helen Carpenter; sisters-in-law: Agnes Coats, Eva Mae Coats, and Dorothy Coats.Upon Ruths request there will be no funeral or visitation. A private graveside burial will be in North Rushford Cemetery.