Ruth Reas passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 27, 2019. She was 90 years old. Ruth was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on October 16, 1929 to Alvin and Ursula (nee Stainer) Thomas. Ruth was united in marriage to Bill Reas on May 13, 1950, in Port Washington. Ruth will be remembered for the grandma blankets she specially made for each of her grandchildren. She was an accomplished knitter, sewer and baker. She was also an avid reader and Milwaukee Brewer fan. Ruth was very dedicated to serving her church, Pilgrim United Church of Christ. She was very proud of the fact that she spent one hour a day on her bike while watching Wheel of Fortune. Ruth will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Ruth is survived by her loving husband Bill Reas, children Linda (Brian) Jensen, Rick (Melody) Reas, Mark (Rochelle) Reas, Judi (Rocco) Dougherty and Tammy Wagner, son-in-law Steve Deutsch, brother-in-law Jim Reas, 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Deutsch and two grandsons Rocco Daniel Dougherty and Peter Dougherty. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 5:00 PM at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 1621 2nd Avenue, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024. Pastor Ashley Nolte will officiate. Ruth's family will receive visitors from 3:00 PM until the time of service at 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to the American Cancer Society.