Ruth Ann Selner

Ruth Ann Selner, age 67 of Denmark passed away peacefully on the evening of December 30, 2020 after a battle with cancer. She was born on August 8, 1953 to Raymond and the late Marian (Blaha) Selner in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Ruth graduated from Denmark High School and began a long career in banking where she worked her way up to loan processor before her retirement. She was very active in the Catholic church, as a member of the St. Lawrence Rosary Society, a catechism teacher, and member of the prayer chain. Ruth had community involvement as well, as a member of the Denmark Lions, she was the first woman member of the club, the first woman president, a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship and a Ray Hempel Fellow. She attended state and international Lions conventions all over which gave her a love of traveling. On her trips she amassed a collection of beautiful bells. Ruth was an avid bowler, as a member of the 600 club, she also participated in more than 20 national tournaments. She had an ear for music. She loved singing and played the flute. Her ear was able to point out those in the band who were off key. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and she was so happy that her family were able to set up her tree this year with the lights and her collection of Czech ornaments. Ruth was proud of her farm heritage and loved to attend the 4-H dairy show at the county fair. Ruth had a love of her family and attended as many of her niece’s and nephew’s sporting, school, or musical programs as she could. She was loved and will be missed deeply by her entire family.
Survivors include her father, Raymond Selner, sisters, and brothers; Susan Selner, David Selner, Mary Rose (Gerald) Kudick and Steve (Kari) Selner, nieces and nephews; Karen (Joel) Tineo, Greg (Ian Koth) Kudick, Godson Michael (Shannon) Kudick, Emily (Taylor Fritsch) Selner and Goddaughter Madeline Selner. She was further survived by many other relatives and friends.
Preceding Ruth in death is her mother, Marian Selner, her grandparents Steve and Rose Selner, and Victor and Mary Blaha.
We would like to thank our friends and neighbors for their help during Ruth’s illness. Special thanks to Father Dennis Drury and Crystal Wavrunek for their visits and support during Ruth’s illness.
Family and friends may gather on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 3:00pm until a prayer service at 7:00pm at Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Rd R, Denmark. Visitation will begin again on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Therese Catholic Church St. Lawrence Site from 9:00am to 11:00am with a Memorial Mass at 11:00am, Rev. Dennis Drury officiating. Please observe social distancing and mask wearing. The Memorial Mass will be recorded and shared on Ruth’s obituary page on Cotter Funeral Home’s website for those who are not able or comfortable attending in person.