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Ruth Eleanor Mildred Fitzpatrick 1918 - 1991

Ruth Eleanor Mildred (Zingler) Fitzpatrick of 10105 W National Ave, in West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin United States was born on April 16, 1918 to Herbert W. Zingler and Lillian Althea Troy. She had siblings Herbert C Zingler and Marvin Myron Zingler. Ruth was baptized at Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church 1234 W. Juneau Avenue, in Milwaukee. Ruth's partner was Howard Joseph Fitzpatrick, and they had a child Sharon Diane Fitzpatrick. Ruth's partner was Howard Joseph Fitzpatrick, and they had a child Gregg Howard Fitzpatrick. Ruth Fitzpatrick died at age 73 years old on December 15, 1991 at Fitzpatrick Home 10105 W. National Avenue, in West Allis, and was buried on December 19, 1991 at Pinelawn Memorial Park 10700 W Capitol Dr, in Wauwatosa.
Ruth Eleanor Mildred (Zingler) Fitzpatrick
Home of Ruth and Howard Fitzpatrick 10105 W National Ave, in West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin 53227, United States
April 16, 1918
December 15, 1991
Fitzpatrick Home 10105 W. National Avenue, in West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53227, United States
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Ruth Eleanor Mildred (Zingler) Fitzpatrick's History: 1918 - circa 1991

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  • 04/16
    1918

    Birthday

    April 16, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    German
  • Nationality & Locations

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
  • Early Life & Education

    Seifert Elementary and Girl's Tech of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Baptism

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Baptism date
    Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church 1234 W. Juneau Avenue, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin United States
    Place of worship
  • Religious Beliefs

    Protestant, United Church of Christ
  • Military Service

    No
  • Professional Career

    Coil winder at Allis Chalmers during WWII. Worked in bedding department of Schuster's Department Store on N. 12th and W. Vliet. Worked for Sperry Candy and Jewett and Sherman pickle factory in Walker's Point, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • 12/15
    1991

    Death

    December 15, 1991
    Death date
    Heart attack
    Cause of death
    Fitzpatrick Home 10105 W. National Avenue, in West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin 53227, United States
    Death location
  • 12/19
    1991

    Gravesite & Burial

    December 19, 1991
    Funeral date
    Pinelawn Memorial Park 10700 W Capitol Dr, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Wife of Howard Joseph Fitzpatrick. Mother of Sharon Diane and Gregg Howard Fitzpatrick. Daughter of Herbert W. and Lillian A. Zingler (nee Troy). Sister of Herbert Jr. (Florence) and Marvin Myron (Mary Ann) Zingler. Beloved sister in law of Catherine M. Fitzpatrick, Ora (Chester) Rush, Tom (Sophie) & (Kay) Fitzpatrick. Died from heart disease right before Christmas, December 15th, 1991. Ruth was born on 24th and Cherry, and later grew up on 13th and Juneau at Frieden's Church where her parents worked as sextons for over 40 years. Every kid and grandkid got their chance to help them clean the huge sanctuary and school hall. Attended Siefert Elementary school, then went to Girl's Tech which was on 19th and Wells Street. Her childhood girlfriend from Siefert School was Vivian Schmidt Richards, who would become one of the people to stand up in her wedding, and be a life time friend. Ruth was stricken with Scarlet Fever for a time. Went on to work for the Sperry Candy Company and Jewett & Sherman pickle company in Milwaukee Wisconsin, After she married she worked at Schuster's on 12th & Vliet, in the bedding department, and during the World War II she worked in coil winding shop at Allis Chalmers Corporation in West Allis WI. Ruth married Howard Joseph Fitzpatrick at Frieden's Evengelical and Reformed Church on July 18th, 1942. Marriage presided by Reverend Wm. H. Schlinkmann. They first lived on N. 16th and Juneau Avenue,for 14 years in Milwaukee. Their first home was an apartment on N. 16th Street, one door north of Juneau Avenue. Then they bought a duplex with Howard's brother and wife, Tom and Sophie Fitzpatrick at 1537 W. Juneau Avenue. In 1956 they moved to West Allis, WI, 101st and National Avenue, in April 1956, to a brand new home, where she spent her life, raised her family, and eventually died in the home she loved. Ruth always had a quick wit, never pulled any punches, was a hard worker, awesome cook, and terific Mom. She was the driving force of our entire family.
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Ruth E Fitzpatrick
Date & Place: at Fitzpatrick Home 1537 W Juneau Ave, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin 53233, United States
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