MANITOWOC - The Father has called his daughter, Ruth Helen Loraine (Phipps) Tuschl, home to His kingdom Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at age 80.

Ruth was born in Waukesha on Oct. 10, 1920, to William and Martha Phipps. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1938. She moved to Menomonee Falls in 1956 and to Manitowoc in 1972. In 1938 she married David D. Tibbets, who preceeded her in death.

She is survived by a son, David (Karen) Tibbets, and two granddaughters, Tanya and Tiffany Tibbets of Orlando, Fla. She is also survived by a sister, Virginia (Douglas) Ames of Brodhead and her family, as well as many friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, William, John and Richard, and her husband, Gordon Tuschl of Manitowoc.

At her request there was no funeral. Her ashes will be placed with those of her late husband, David, at Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha.

A Life Graduation

On Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, my mom graduated from this life. She lived 80 love-filled years, and is already deeply missed by everyone who knew her. Please take a moment, if you will, and speed her on her way with a loving thought and a prayer. She left behind her a wake of love that will, like lapping waves, continue for years to bless us with her memory.

Thank you, Father, for sharing her with us.