To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ruth E. Internment will be at a later date at Grandview Cemetery. Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to the Quincy Food Bank. In Ruth’s memory, family and friends can join in a bowling party at Lake Bowl, 2:00 p.m. Paul Lutheran Church in Quincy where Ruth attended prior to her hospitalization. Surviving relatives in Germany include nieces Roselies Oberberger and Heidi Hecker, (both daughters of Eva) and Susanne Palutzki (daughter of Lotte), plus many great nieces and nephews.Ī celebration of Ruth’s life will be Saturday, June 9th, 11:00 at St. are step- daughter, Karla Contreras, (Rudy) of Little Rock, WA step-son, Chris Baumgartner (Kaye) of Quincy daughter, Erika Fish (Jim) of Soap Lake 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews in the Wenatchee area. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters: Erika, Eva, Friedel, Lotte and brother, Kurt as well as her husband, Karl Baumgartner. They bowled on several leagues in the area and traveled to many tournaments, capturing more than her share of trophies. Another love of Ruth was bowling which she and Karl enjoyed for many years. She took great pride in her gardening as well, tending to a beautiful rose garden. Grandchildren have fond memories of bouncing around, with Ruth singing away. She loved to entertain, playing polka music on her accordion or grabbing someone to join her in a lively dance. She loved watching her German TV channels and so enjoyed her correspondence from relatives in Germany, delighting in the occasional box of Marzipan! Ruth and Karl held fond memories of their last visit to Germany in 1997, reconnecting with family. Her German heritage was embraced throughout her life with her distinct accent and special German recipes she prepared eagerly. The kitchen was Ruth’s ‘home within home’ where she worked her magic to cook, can and bake for others, especially for family gatherings. She also was employed to provide home care for several years. With the move to a larger farm in Quincy in 1977, Ruth continued to work the farm alongside Karl. Karl’s death came just 11 days shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. She had a strong work ethic and became the ‘right hand’ for Karl on the farm. Ruth worked as a hospital aide in Prosser and then as a waitress at the Safari Restaurant in Sunnyside. Ruth and Karl first made their home on a small farm in Prosser and then in Whitstran. The happiest time in Ruth’s life began at a dance in Yakima where she met Karl Baumgartner who she married in 1956. Ruth proudly became a naturalized citizen of the U.S. Ruth followed the path of her sister, Erika, and came to America in November of 1953, living with her sister in Yakima. In 1947 when she and her family were released, she lived in Darmstad where she became a server at a café until 1953. The following three years were very difficult as she and several family members were interned outside Copenhagen as a part of the war. She attended Elementary School in Königsberg, Germany until 1943 when she was assigned her ‘duty year’ of obligation to the government, working in the Post Office. The youngest of six children, Ruth was born in 1928 in Tapiau, Germany to Friederich and Anna Marie Hagelstein. She had a peaceful ending of her life here on earth and is living with the Lord now. We feel we need an explanation to this fact as it has been going on for months.Ruth Eva Baumgartner, a resident of Quincy since 1977, died on Saturday, the 26th of May at Columbia Basin Hospital. 30 when our mail and paper was not delivered until 8:15PM. Most time it is after 5:00PM We were very upset this past Saturday, Jan. We never know when our mail to our home on Highland Drive North will be delivered along with our Herald Whig paper. We are also receiving our Quincy Herald Whig by delivery of the Quincy Post Office now. I feel as these were mailed by first class with a 55cent stamp in plenty of time and feel that these delivery dates are unacceptable. Card and package to Chicago to five days. Cards mailed to Quincy residents were received three to four days. location inside when I got the stamps put on them, around 11:00AM on the 8th. I put all of these in the mail box a the Locust St. I sent out Christmas checks to our grandchildren in their cards in the following towns and states and the time it took to receive them. Also mailed a package to a grandchild in Chicago. Log In Sign Up Nearby: Get inspired: Top Picks Trending Food Coffee Nightlife Fun Shopping Quincy Post Office. I purchased sixty forever stamps mail out our Christmas cards to family and friends. 11 visitors have checked in at Quincy Post Office. We feel we need to write to you to let you know how disappointed we have been with the mail system in Quincy, IL.
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