Ruth Corazalla

Ruth Corazalla, 86, formerly of Wausau , died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Beloit Memorial Hospital .

Ruth was born November 15, 1921 in Wausau to the late Samuel and Marie (Mueller) Eggebrecht. She married Earl Corazalla on February 27, 1971 in Hartford , WI . They owned Windy’s Bar in downtown Wausau . Ruth was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church , Schofield and a member of the Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth enjoyed Bingo, dancing, shooting pool, and bowling.

Survivors include three stepchildren, Dina (Jolie) Palm of Beloit, Ivan Corazalla of Minneapolis, MN, Lauren (Joanne) Corazalla of Atlanta, Ga, two grandsons, Kevin and Bruce Wendorf, four granddaughters, several great grandchildren, one sister, Marie Fust of Wausau, a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Wendorf of Germantown, a sister-in-law, Lonie (Barry) Thresher of Rhinelander and nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Earl, three sons, Robert, Larry, and Arthur Wendorf; one brother, Ervin Eggebrecht; and one sister, Bertha Ziegle.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. , Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schofield. Reverend Walter Davidson will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park . Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.