Ruth Ann Norma PAETZ

Ruth Ann Norma PAETZ passed away on April 24, 2026, at Lanark Heights Long Term Care, Kitchener, at the age of 84. She was the devoted mother of David (Marlene) and cherished grandmother of William. Ruth Ann was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Robert 'Bob', in 2022, as well as by her parents, Walter Geelhaar and Norma (née Holtzman). Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. and will continue on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 11:15 a.m., with the funeral service to follow in the chapel of the funeral home at 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Nolan Astley officiating. A livestream of the service will be available. Following the service, Ruth Ann will be laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo, with a reception to follow in the Fireside Room of the funeral home. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Lanark Heights Long Term Care Home for their exceptional care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth Ann's memory to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Kitchener, or the Alzheimer Society of Canada.