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Ruth Ann Trepton Goings

Birth	:	5 Oct 1946 Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Sep 2018 Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Elkader Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8541718, -91.4000015
Description	:	Ruth Goings, 71, of Elkader, Iowa died Sunday, September 2nd 2018, in the arms of her family. She was born October 5, 1946 in Charles City to Harry and Helen (Hinmon) Trepton. She grew up in Nashua, Iowa in a loving family consisting of her parents, grandparents, sister, Mary Ellen, and brother, David. She graduated from Nashua Community High School in 1965. In 1966 she married her high school sweetheart, Ken Goings. Ruth and Ken moved to Elkader in the winter of 1970, where Ken got a teaching job at... Read More	Ruth Goings, 71, of Elkader, Iowa died Sunday, September 2nd 2018, in the arms of her family. She was born October 5, 1946 in Charles City to Harry and Helen (Hinmon) Trepton. She grew up in Nashua, Iowa in a loving family consisting of her parents, grandparents, sister, Mary Ellen, and brother, David. She graduated from Nashua Community High School in 1965. In 1966 she married her high school sweetheart, Ken Goings. Ruth and Ken moved to Elkader in the winter of 1970, where Ken got a teaching job at Central Community School. They loved the community so much that they made it their permanent home. Ken and Ruth’s four children were their greatest joy and delight. All their life’s accomplishments pale in comparison to the importance that they placed on the raising of their children. Ruth went back to school and finished her teaching degree at Upper Iowa in 1990, the same year her oldest son graduated from college. Ruth was a lifelong educator, teaching everything from Kindergarten to high school When Ruth lost the love of her life in 2004, she recreated herself as a single woman among amazing friends, playing golf, bridge, Settlers of Catan, and participating in groups like P.E.O., Seekers, and Seasoned Women. Ruth was active in her community and her church. She started the first bell choir at Peace United Church of Christ and was proud of the fact that she had sung in a church choir from the age of 3. She served on the library board, as church council president, was a part of Peace’s first Stevens Ministry group, and was both a participant and a leader in Beginning Experience. Ruth lived a life full of optimism and enthusiasm. She loved nature and all green and growing things. She loved music, reading, biking, and spending time with her extended family. In later years, she traveled to Chile, Italy, Ireland, Tanzania, and made several trips to New York City. She was an avid sports fan, deeply loyal to the Iowa Hawkeyes. She had a sunny personality that brought people to her and a special talent with children. She completed RAGBRAI (twice) and several Boundary Waters/Quetico canoe trips. She loved collecting inspirational quotes. Survivors include her children, Scott (Amy Woodworth) Goings, St. Paul, MN, Mark (Barbara) Goings, Augusta, WI, Peggy (Miles Pitcairn) Goings, San Diego, CA and Mary (Tim) Otto, Richland Center, WI; grandchildren, James, Jackson, Sam, Charlotte, Ben, and Ellie; great-grandson, Oliver; Brother, David (Karen) Trepton, Oconomowoc, WI and sister-in-law, Kathy (Bob) Baird, Waterloo, IA. Ruth was preceded in death and is now reunited with her parents, her sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ellen and Ken Jezeski, and her beloved husband, Ken. Ruth was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, Nana, friend, colleague, and person. We love you Ruth. Visitation: 4 to 8 PM on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Elkader and after 9:30 AM on Friday at Peace United Church of Christ also in Elkader. Funeral Service: 10:30 AM on Friday, September 7, 2018, at Peace United Church of Christ in Elkader with Rev. Jon Haack officiating. Interment: East Side Cemetery, Elkader, Iowa Leonard-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family.

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Where is Ruth Ann Trepton Goings's memorial?
Ruth Ann Trepton Goings's memorial is located at: Elkader Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA.
When did Ruth Ann Trepton Goings death?
Ruth Ann Trepton Goings death on 2 Sep 2018 in Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruth Ann Trepton Goings's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8541718
Longitude: -91.4000015

Family Members:

Parent

Harry Paul Trepton

(1912 - 1963)

Helen Louise Hinmon Snider

(1920 - 2003)

Spouse

Kenneth Paul Goings

(1945 - 2004)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

2. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

3. Hartman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

4. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

5. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

6. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

7. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

9. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

10. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

11. Communia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

12. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

13. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

14. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

15. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

16. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

17. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

18. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

19. Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9481010, -91.3700027

20. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040

21. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

22. Wagner Township Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9519386, -91.4513931

23. Eberhard Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7583201, -91.3418020

24. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000