Ruth A. Habeck, age 81, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday afternoon, January 14, 2019 at her residence.

Ruth was born on May 16, 1937 in Oconto, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marcella Greenen Pellow.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc.  Ruth had been employed by the City of Manitowoc in the accounting department.  She was married to Louis F. Habeck who preceded her in death on June 26, 2016.  Ruth volunteered at Holy Family Memorial Cancer Center.  She loved to travel with her husband and enjoyed their annual trips to Florida.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law: Norbert and Shirley Pellow, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends.  Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one sister.

In respect with Ruth's wishes, a private Life Celebration Social will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center on Friday, January 18, 2019. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel.  Burial of her cremains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc at a later date.  Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.