Ruth Harker
July 10, 1944 -
November 13, 2021
Ruth (Geb) Harker, age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home in Kenosha.
Born on July 10, 1944 in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Istvanek) Geb, Sr. Ruth grew up attending local schools and graduated from St. Joseph High School.
On June 5, 1965, she was united in marriage to Robert Harker, Sr. in Kenosha. They shared 31 years together before he sadly preceded her in death, in 1996.
Over the years, Ruth worked as a telephone operator at Bell Telephone Company, a factory worker at Quaker Industries, sold Tupperware and Stanley Home Products, and as a Teacher’s Aide with Special Needs children at Tremper High School.
She was a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Academy 113, First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, St. Anthony’s Rosary Society.
Ruth will be greatly missed by her children, Robert Harker, Jr., David Harker, Daniel Harker, Susan Harker; her grandchildren, Hannah, Lily, Katie and Alex; her brother, Thomas (Jill) Geb; her sister, Nancy (Robert) Schwaiger.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Geb, Jr.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Ruth’s life will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 5100 22nd Avenue. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for the Mass.
Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery.
A visitation for Ruth will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Rosary at 11:30 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the family would be appreciated.
Posted by:
Kevin ZuehlsdorfDave, I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. I hope you and your family find the comfort you need in your memories of her.
Posted by:
Chris FapsoRobert,Dave,Daniel and Susan..my sincere condolences to you on the passing of your mom. A strong kind..kind woman. Since my daughter was born and we would see your mom in church she would always come and say hi to Hayley..ask how she is..holidays she would give her a little gift. Always very nice. Rest in Heaven Mrs. Harker.
Posted by:
deb milesI thought I should write a little something before I go on my trip. I really love Ruth a lot and I know she was really a caring and loving person. My heart goes out to her family. I feel really bad about not being able to make her funeral and visitation. I have to get up at 2 in the morning and be ready to leave at 3 so we can pick up my husbands brother. God bless you and yours RIP Ruth. You will never be forgotten.
Posted by:
Sandy JohnsonYou are at peace now but will be greatly missed by many!
