Ruth Jane Wilke, age 92, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 30, 2026, at Autumn Lakes in Greenfield, Wisconsin.

Born in 1933 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, Ruth grew up attending Immanuel Lutheran Church and graduated from Kewaunee High School. She dedicated her early career to nursing, serving others with deep compassion. Ruth spent the majority of her life in Milwaukee, where she raised her family and created a lifetime of memories, before spending her final year and a half under the attentive memory care of Autumn Lakes.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Henry Wilke.

Ruth's legacy lives on through her four children: Dennis and his wife Ginny, Dawn and her husband John Jagodzinski, Dale, and David and his wife Laura. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Kristy, Kim, Daniel, Tammi, A.J., and Sarah, great-grandchildren, extended family, and close friends.

Honoring her wishes to be cremated, private cremation arrangements have been made, followed by a private family graveside service on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Arlington Cemetery.

Ruth's family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Autumn Lakes and Brighton Hospice for their compassionate care.