Ruth M. Dahm, 64 of Eau Claire passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire.
Ruth was born on October 6, 1951 to Frederick and Regina (Christainson) Dahm. Ruth graduated from Stanley-Boyd High School in 1969. After high school, she began her career in cosmetology. She later went on to school for Early Childhood Education. She spent most of her teaching career at the Eau Claire YMCA preschool. To her, it wasn’t a job, it was a joy. She had a passion in caring for children and people. She had an amazing sense of humor and a beautiful spirit. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be missed by many.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Nicole (Jeremiah) Schindler; granddaughter, Brielle Schindler; two brothers, John (Jeanne) Dahm and Richard Dahm; sister-in-law, Irene Dahm; and nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Darwin Dahm; and three sisters, Marcella Lesco, Doris Davidson, and Vivian Wilber.
Memorial services will be on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Smith Funeral Chapel with Pastor Robert Hoekstra officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Saturday.