Ruth Van Lannen

Ruth E. Van Lannen, 89, of Seymour passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Cardinal Ridge Assisted Living. She was born May 22, 1926, daughter of the late William and Grace (Bins) Wallenfang.
On May 22, 1947 she was united in marriage to Clayton Van Lannen at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Howard. He preceded her in death August 26, 2013.
She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Isaar and a member of the Christian Mothers.
Ruth liked to travel, play cards, go out to eat, and visit with family and friends.
She is survived by her sons: Kevin (Diane) Van Lannen, Seymour; Steven (Bonnie) Van Lannen, Suamico; four grandchildren: Susan (Mike) Routheaux, Seymour; Scott Van Lannen, Pulaski; Miranda and Denver Van Lannen, Suamico; three great-grandchild, Clayton, Ford, and Nyomi Routheaux, Seymour; sister, Joan Kemp, Seymour; and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by sisters: Evelyn (Richard) Brunner, Bernice (Daroll) Lewis, and brother-in-law, James Kemp; in-laws: Peter and Nellie (Linssen) Van Lannen, Mat (Edna) Van Lannen, Frances (Abe) Martell, Hattie (Art) Longri, Marie (Joseph) Aesman, Clarence (Marge) Van Lannen, Norbert (Vi) Van Lannen, Agnes (Joseph) Wirth, Evelyn (Sylvester) Kraszewski, Harold (Beatrice) Van Lannen, Mildred (Stanley) Babiarz, and Edwin Van Lannen.
Friends may call at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Isaar, on Monday, February 8, 2016 from 9 am until the Mass of Christian burial at 11 am with Fr. Brian Belongia and Deacon Rich Matuszak officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established in Ruth's name for the St. Sebastian Cemetery Fund.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Special thanks to Unity Hospice, Cardinal Ridge Assisted Living, Deacon Rich Matuszak, Fr. Brian, and Fr. Bob.