Ruth Marie (Schanen) Blecha passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021 at the Harbor Campus in Port Washington at the age of 89 years old. Ruth was born in Port Washington on February 12, 1932 to her parents, William H. Schanen and Julia (Link) Schanen. On April 19, 1952 Ruth married Eugene J. Blecha at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville. They were married for nearly 60 years. She was a lifelong member of the National Catholic Society of Foresters, Ozaukee County Historical Society, and proud of her Luxembourg heritage. Ruth had a long career in the banking industry. She retired in 1998 after working at several local financial institutions including the State Bank of Newburg and Ozaukee Bank. Prior to Gene's passing, they enjoyed travel and often hit the road to visit family and friends. They looked forward to their annual winter trips to warmer destinations, including Missouri, Florida, California, and Hawaii. Ruth was an avid knitter, quilter, baker, and gardener. After the passing of her husband in 2012, Ruth lived independently for four years in North Fond du Lac before entering the Harbor Campus independent living program in Port Washington. Ruth and Eugene had six children; Holly (Vincenzo) Blecha DiCarlo of Waukesha, Linda Roden of Two Rivers, Mara (Roy) Rosal of Hartland, Amy (Alan) Groth of Oconomowoc, Jackie (Curtis) Burton of Port Washington, and Ron (Tara) Blecha of Mequon. She is further survived by 15 grandchildren; Nina, Matt, Megan, Sarah, Aaron, Lizzy, Jenny, Julia, Ari, Chloe, Christopher, Jake, James, Kyle, and Kosta. Ruth also has 12 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00PM on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at St. John XXIII Parish, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Saukville with Fr. Patrick Wendt officiating. Visitation will take place on Tuesday at CHURCH from 11AM until the time of service. Ruth will be laid to rest next to her husband at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Newburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wisconsin Parkinson Association. The family would like to recognize the entire staff at Harbor Campus for the many years of fun activities, support, and personal care offered to Ruth. The Eernisse Funeral Home Port Washington is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com