Ruth D. Hehenberger, age 97, passed away on Fri. Oct. 21, 2016 at the Pines Assisted Living. She was born in Troy Township on December 7, 1918 the daughter of the late Fred and Rose (Wintermantel) Sprecher. She grew up in Black Hawk, graduating from Black Hawk Rural School and Prairie du Sac High School in 1937. She married Donald Hehenberger on Sept. 2, 1943. They farmed for 17 years and moved to Sauk City in 1960. Ruth enjoyed playing cards, embroidering, and together with Donald, delivered Meals on Wheels. She was an active member of the First United Church of Christ.

Ruth is survived by her 5 children, Marilyn (Thomas) Arnold of Madison, Donald J. (Gloria) Hehenberger of Madison, Rodney (Carol) Hehenberger of Sauk City, Sandra (Steve) Gullickson of Madison, and Sally (Mark) Mellenberger of South Wayne; nine grandchildren, Douglas Arnold, David Arnold, Lance (Abigail) Hehenberger, Michelle (Ryan) Burdick, Rodney (Staci) Hehenberger, Tracy Hehenberger, Lisa (Chris) Spohn, Mitchell (Heidi) Mellenberger and Adam (Greta) Mellenberger; four step-grandchildren, Chris (Nikol) Mellenberger, Richard Patterson, Cindy (Todd) Dunst, and Brian Patterson; ten great-grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 2003, sisters, Viola (Howard) Sorg, and Rosina (Cecil) McCready; brothers, Wilbert (Marcella) Sprecher and Clarence (Argent) Sprecher; and sister in-law, Shirley (Merle) Ryan.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wed. Oct. 26, 2016 at First United Church of Christ, 504 Washington St., Sauk City with Pastor Bill Kapp officiating. Interment will follow in the Sauk City Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tues. Oct. 25, 2016 at Hooverson Funeral Home, 251 Water St., Sauk City.