Ruth Schneider

Ruth E. Schneider, age 92, of Miles passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Maquoketa Care, in Maquoketa, IA. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Ruth was born on October 4th, 1927 in Camanche, IA, daughter of William and Ola (Kirk) Duncan. Ruth married Paul V Schneider on December 6th, 1947. They farmed for many years in the Miles area. After Paul’s death on December 7th, 1967, Ruth returned to school and received her high school diploma. She later worked for Clinton Community College in their GED program, where she helped many people earn their degree. She enjoyed working with her very dear friend, Sister Colette Kelly, on many missions with the Sisters of Saint Francis and she helped many in home care and nursing homes. She was always there with a helping hand for those in need.
Ruth will be dearly missed by her daughter, Catherine Reding of Miles; four grandchildren, Catherine Joy (Jason) Johnson, Dawn (Ben) Wollenzien of Decorah IA, Michael Reding of Miles, and Alicia Diaz of Preston; three great-grandchildren, Jayden Catherine Johnson, Jennessa Johnson, and Alexandra Wollenzien. She loved her many nieces, her Gloria, her Carla, her Sherri, and her nephews.
Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Paul, her infant daughter, son Kirk Schneider, brother Clifford Duncan, sisters Louise Puetsch, and Pearl Hansen, and her close friend Sister Colette Kelly.