Per her request, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Beach Pub in Buffalo, IA from 1-4 pm. Her final resting place will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cremation Garden. Memorials may be sent to the King’s Harvest Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com.
Ruth was born March 11, 1943 in Davenport, the daughter of William F. and Anna M. (Hass) Block. She married Richard Eugene Brown on September 29, 1962 in Davenport. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2015.
She worked as the Director of Materials for Genesis Medical Center prior to her retirement. She enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, traveling and animals but her family was most important to her. Her membership included St. Mark Lutheran Church, Eagles Club, Rock Island Boat Club and the Island Boat Club.
Those left to honor her memory include her children: Robert E. (Staci) Brown, Richard D. (Kelli) Brown, George R. Brown and Barbara C. (Ron) Minch, 10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, sister, Dottie Emfinger, brother, Jerry Block, and her cat, “Blackjack.”
Along with her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kara, great grandson, Dalton Christopher Oaks, brothers: Donald, Dan and Tom Block and a sister, Nancy Hitchcock.
