Ruth Eileen Jacob, 80, met her Lord and Savior April 10, 2024 at Autumn Leaves in Franklin, WI. 



Ruth was born in South Milwaukee, WI to Esther and Albert Joncas.  She met her husband Earle while attending Oak Creek High School. They graduated together in 1962 and were married July 18, 1964. They had 3 children. She worked for Johnson Controls in Milwaukee. To help support the family she went to work at Lloyd’s Lunch in South Milwaukee and a mink farm in Oak Creek. Later she started driving bus for Bestway Bus Co. She also worked at St. John’s school as a part time secretary.  She then went on to work at the United States Bowling Congress where she stayed until she retired in 2007.

She enjoyed bowling and was quite good, participating in many tournaments and even appeared on the Bowling Game. She was an active member of the Early Days Gas Engine and Tractor Club in Oak Creek, WI. Also, an avid collector of antique treadle and miniature sewing machines along with a cherished bell collection. She loved Elvis and recently found out he was her distant cousin. She loved going up to the lake for the weekend and after retirement, she and Earle moved there permanently. She was very active in church, hosting the Advent by Candlelight event for the Lutheran Women’s Society.

Ruth was preceded in death by parents Albert and Esther (née Pratt) Joncas; her husband of 58 years, Earle Sr.; her siblings, Betty, Robert, Gerald, Margaret, Mary, Ronald, David, and Albert.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Tammie (Don); sons Earle Jr. and Jarret; granddaughters, Justina (Tony) and Jessika; siblings Barbara, Jeanette, Thomas, and Patricia; and her fur children, Jack and Jill. She is further survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Special thank you to the Staff at Autumn Leaves and Legacy Hospice.

A memorial service for Ruth will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6700 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154.  Pastor Steve Schmidt will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Anyone wishing to send a sympathy card to the family, please mail to Ruth Jacob, C/O Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home, 700 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172. Please visit our website www.molthenbell.com to send a condolence or to share a memory of Ruth with her family.