Ruth Gerda Bruske of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on July 2, 2018 at Ten Broeck Commons, Lake Katrine, NY. She was born in Berlin, Germany. Survivors include her son Gunter and his wife Suzanne of Germany and daughter Barbara Anne Coll and her husband John of Kerhonkson, NY; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Ruth enjoyed music, travel and maps but her greatest joys came from her family. She will be remembered for being a strong, independent woman and will be missed by all who knew her.