Ruth Meihak

A livestream of Ruth's Memorial Services can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m. on July 3, 2025.

Ruth L. Meihak, age 92, of Neillsville, WI, passed to eternal peace with her family by her side, on Wednesday, June 18th, at the Riverside Assisted Living Facility in Neillsville.

Ruth Lorraine Spaete was born on January 14, 1933, in the township of Washburn, WI the daughter of Carl and Florence (Strebing) Spaete. She was united in marriage to Donald Meihak on October 25, 1952, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Ruth and Donald had four children, John, Shirley, Gary and Mary.

Ruth was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ruth lived life to the fullest, she was devoted to her family and her faith.

Ruth and Donald met when Donald come to work as a hired hand at her parents' farm, where we can assume that it was love at first sight. Ruth and Don spent 72 wonderful years together. Over the years Ruth worked a variety of jobs in her career, including A&W, IGA, farming and she also was an escort driver for Don when delivering Wick homes. After retirement Ruth and Don spent many summers at their camper on Marsh Miller Lake, taking grandchildren with where they spent many hours fishing, playing cards, and making many memories with family and friends.

Over the years Ruth would have large gardens and loved to can just about anything and if you had the chance to try her famous lime pickles you know she had the passion and knowledge of making anything great! On Friday and Saturday nights or any night of the week you could find Ruth and Don around the dining room table with family and friends playing many hands of cards such as Up & Down, Hearts, Hands & Foot and Farkle just to name a few. Ruth was always the score keeper and for some reason that score keeper seemed to usually win. Ruth had a passion for fishing, crocheting, needle point and watching the Chicago Cubs play. Ruth's true enjoyment was spending time with her family and friends and creating those memories that we will all cherish.

Ruth taught us strength, kindness, and love. Ruth we will be forever grateful to be able to call you mom, grandma, great grandma, great-great grandma, sister and best friend.

Ruth is survived by four children, John (Kathy) Meihak of Brownsburg, IN, Shirley Meihak (Rich) of Wautoma, WI, Gary (Brenda) Meihak of Neillsville, WI, and Mary (Armon) Luchterhand of Neillsville, WI; eight grandchildren, Amy (Jason) Scheiwe, Melissa (Adam) Krause, Cheryl (Jeff) Stelter, Craig (Rachel) Anderson, Jenny (Shawn) Shadrick, Tim (Therese) Luchterhand, Matt (Jennifer) Luchterhand, Doug ( Heather) Luchterhand; Twenty-one great grandchildren Trinity, John, & Tanner Meihak, Reya Hope, Joshua & Coleton Scheiwe, Jace Krause, Natalie & Morgan Bloch, Caleb, Ella & Noah Anderson, Tasha, Dani & Dane Shadrick, Koltin, Taelor & Sophia Luchterhand, Damien Luchterhand, Walker & Max Luchterhand; three great, great grandchildren Ryker Featherston, Elise Gurney and Joey Summers; Brother-in-law, Henry Peepgrass and sister-in-laws, Barbara Meihak, Caroline Spaete; Many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald Meihak; great grandson Dylan Bloch; siblings Lawrence and Robert Spaete, Dorothy Langreck; brothers-in-laws Albert and Dale; sister-in-laws Monna, Linda and Pauline Meihak, Dolores Spaete, and Christine Peepgrass; nieces and nephews.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank all of caregivers at Riverside Assistant Living and hospice care in helping prepare Ruth for her journey to the Lord.

A Memorial Service for Ruth will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church 711 W. 5th St., Neillsville, WI 54456. Pastor Nathan Wilke will officiate. Music will be provided by Judy Trunkel organist. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from Thursday, July 3, 2025 9:30-11:00. A livestream of Ruth's Memorial Services can be viewed at www.geschefh.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Ruth's family with funeral arrangements.