Ruth Kitzman, age 80, of Rhinelander, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at the St, Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. She was born July 17, 1938, in Crandon, to Frances and Edith (Lambert) Tracy.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Kitzman; daughters, Tracey Kitzman and Erin (Brian) Alft; sons, Michael (Julie) Kitzman and Patrick (Karen) Kitzman; six grandchildren; sister, Linda (Charles) Metzger; brothers, Richard (Julaine) Tracy and Arthur (Connie) Tracy; many nieces and nephews, other family and many friends.

Funeral services for Ruth will be held Saturday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Reverend Kari Vadis officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, at the Carlson Funeral Home and Saturday, Dec. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow in the Northland Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Ruth’s name and may be directed to her family. (Carlson Funeral Home)