Ruth Mentzel age 78 years of Grafton died early Thursday morning June 27 2013 at Horizon Inpatient Hospice in Mequon. She was born November 22 1934 in the Town of Grafton daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie Kroening Viesselmann. On September 22 1956 she married Herbert Mentzel at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. Ruth worked as a dental assistant for ten years choosing to remain at home to raise her daughter. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedarburg and was active in the church choir Sunday school and quilting group. She enjoyed spending time with her family and actively participating in her grandchildren's lives. Survivors include her husband Herbert her daughter Carrie (Russell) Petranech of Grafton her grandchildren Anthony and Anya two brothers Arthur (Margie) Viesselmann of Grafton and Elmer Viesselmann of Port Washington her brother in law Allen (Diane) Mentzel nieces nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services Tuesday July 2 7 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church N60 W6047 Columbia Road Cedarburg. Interment Immanuel Cemetery. In state at the CHURCH Tuesday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society appreciated. The family wishes to thank Horizon Inpatient Hospice for the compassionate care shown to Ruth and her family. The Eernisse Funeral Home Cedarburg is assisting the family with arrangements.