Ruth S. Minami

(Nee Niguma) Reunited with her beloved husband of 61 years, the late Ronald “Buster,” and her loving daughter, Terry Lynne. The best Mom anyone could ask for, to Robert Minami. Devoted grandmother of Matthew (Stephanie) Minami, Amy (Langston) White and Sean Fuqua. Great-grandmother of Andrew. Beloved and treasured sister of Clara (the late Ralph) Yakushi. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her sisters Florence (George) and Betty (Quentin “Chic”).

Ruth was a devoted, loving, and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved playing card and board games, cooking, baking, and traveling with her husband, Buster. She was a member of Wisconsin JACL and Kingsley United Methodist Church Friendship Builders. Ruth was a loving, kind, welcoming, gentle soul. She was selfless, spunky and energetic. Ruth will be remembered for always making everyone around her feel loved.

The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus for their compassionate and loving care.

Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Service at 11:00 AM. Interment at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Union Grove at 3:00 PM.

Memorials appreciated to the Sons and Daughters of the 442^nd at www.442sd.org/donate .

“We will always love you.”