Ruth Ann Francis Plato

(Nee Bartelme) Born July 23, 1924. Died Monday, January 6, 2014 at age 89. Beloved wife of the late Clarence E. Plato Sr. for 66 years. Dear mother of Clarence Jr. (Carol) of West Bend, Mary Ann (David) Lacey of New Berlin, Jerry (Bill Reuter) of Mequon, Nancy (Ron) Cieslak of Milwaukee and Susan Day of Milwaukee. Much loved by her 6 grandchildren: Erica Cieslak, Joel Cieslak, Jeff Lacey, Heather (James) Quigley, Timothy (Erin) Day and Aaron Day; and great-grandchildren: Madison, Benjamin and Amari. Further survived by her sister, Dorothy Falk, other family and friends.

Visitation at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Saturday, January 11, from 10:00-11:00 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, Port Washington. Special thank you to Dr. Buchanan and Vitas Hospice for their loving care.

Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband, Clarence. She loved staying active, retiring from Kohl's at age 83.

"To the best wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Rest in Peace."