Obituary of Ruth Vermeire Arpin - September 24, 2004

Green Bay Presss Gazette.


Sept 29, 2004

Ruth (Mrs. Jack) Arpin, 68, Luxemburg, died at her home Monday evening, September 27, 2004, following courageous battle with cancer.  She was born Nov. 30, 1935 to the late Bernard and Eleanor (Matzke) Vermeire.  On May 21, 1955, Ruth married John "Jack" Arpin at St. Patrick Church, Green Bay.  He preceded her in death June 11, 1998.....Her enjoyments included reading and playing cards, especially poker.  Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, John and Cecelia Arpin, Centreville, VA, Joel and Pauline Arpin, Bloomington, MN; Jay and Jennifer Arpin, Wauwatosa, Wis; eight grandchildren, Karl, John H, Gregory, Madeline, Eleanor, Pras, Charles and Simmon; one brother and sister-in-law, Philip (Mary) Vermeire, Green Bay; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Laverne Kiley, DePere; Barbara Vermiere, Indiana, Marylou (Jerry) VerHaagh, Green Bay; Janice (Tom) Tilkins, Florida; Karen (Sonny) Thompson, Texas.
 
Submitted by Pat Matzke