OBITUARY
Ruth Ann Wienke
August 14, 1945 – November 13, 2017
IN THE CARE OF
Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville
Ruth Ann Wienke, 72, passed away on November 13, 2017 in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born on August 15, 1945 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her husband of 45 years, Rev. Dr. Ronald Wienke, preceded her in death.
Ruthie was an LPN at Norfolk General years ago. After leaving the nursing profession, she dedicated her life to that of a Pastor’s wife, fulfilling many roles in the church. She was active in teaching Sunday School; starting the House of Blessing with Harvest Church in Chesapeake, VA; and speaking at marriage encounters with her loving husband. They left Virginia and spent two years in Mexico, helping with orphans and building schools. They settled in West Virginia until Pastor Ron’s passing in 2015.
She is survived by her daughter Kim Myers and her husband Jeff; her son Shane Wienke and his wife Stacy; and her grandchildren Kiersten Newtoff, Austin Newtoff, Brandy Sidlo and her husband Joseph, and Nori Ruth Anne Wienke.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA. Burial will follow at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
You may share your memories and offer your condolence at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.
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