Madelyn Ruttenberg Goldfein

She was born in Hattiesburg,

Mississippi and as a child, her family moved to San Antonio. Madelyn was a lifetime

member of Temple Beth El.

She enjoyed painting, traveling and a good game of cards. She was a person who, through her volunteerism, contributed significantly to the community.

As a homemaker, she was dedicated to her children and loved watching her grandchildren grow. She inspired our family with kindness, love, a gentle soul and a generous spirit.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Eva (Shor) Greenburg; her brother, Robert; her two husbands: Ben Ruttenberg and William Goldfein and her beloved cat, Prissy.

Madelyn is survived by her children: Frank Ruttenberg, Jaclyn Roth, Neil Ruttenberg and wife, Carol Oblath; six wonderful grandchildren: Blair and David Roth, De'Wayne Brooks, Grace Ruttenberg, Benjamin Ruttenberg and his wife, Doren and Zane Ruttenberg; one precious great granddaughter, Madelynn Roth and two stepdaughters: Anne Bellamy and Debra Sklar.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

9:30 AM

BETH EL MEMORIAL

PARK

1715 AUSTIN HWY

MEMORIAL SERVICE

TO FOLLOW

11:00 AM

TEMPLE BETH EL

WULFE SANCTUARY

211 BELKNAP

Rabbi Elisa Koppel and Cantor Julie Berlin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Defense League, 11300 Nacogdoches, San Antonio, TX 78217 or the San Antonio Zoological Society, 3903 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78212 http://www.sazoo-ag.org