Ruth Ann Bluntzer, 86, of Goliad, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Victoria. She was born December 3, 1938, in Center Line, Michigan, to Gerhard George and Emma Marie Martha Collin Koenders.
She graduated from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. She married Otto Bluntzer in Killeen, Texas, in 1962. She loved growing succulent cactus plants, gardening, and taking care of her house. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Alter society. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, canning garden produce, and doing crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Otto; daughter, Annie Marie of Rochester, NY; sons, Daniel James (Lisa) of Fairfax, VA, Thomas Michael (Jamie) of Lacey, WA, Matthew Clemens (Kristy) of Howell, MI and Eric Anthony of West Virginia and grandchildren, Glenn, Bernard, Yvonne, Evelyn, Garrett, Ryan, Christopher, Laurelae and Emma.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Martha Koenders Behnke; and brother, Roy Koenders.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:00 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Richard Bediako officiating.
Pallbearers include Glenn Bennett, Bernard Bennett, DanBluntzer, TomBluntzer, Matthew Bluntzer, and Eric Bluntzer.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Altar Society.