Ruth H. Blonde, 93, De Pere, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning October 19, 2016. She was born in De Pere on February 25, 1923 a daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude Vande Hei. She graduated from St. Boniface School and in 1941 graduated from Nicolet High School. On June 2, 1948 Ruth married Robert "Bob" Blonde. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2003. Ruth was a secretary for U.S. Paper Mills for over 25 years. When she wasn't working she loved gardening whether it was her flowers or her raspberries and rhubarb, and loved watching her Packers. Ruth and Bob enjoyed going dancing almost every Sunday, travelling, fishing, and playing cards. She was also known for her Christmas party that she had every year. Ruth is survived by her two brothers Don (Helen) Vande Hei and Dave Vande Hei; her sister-in-law Dorothy Kohlbeck; her numerous nieces and nephews; and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; bother Francis (Dolores) Vande Hei; sisters Dorothy Vande Hei and Arlene (Jim) Boyea; nephew Tom Boyea; sister-in-law Rosemary Vande Hei; brother-in-law George Kohlbeck; and sisters-in-law Mildred (Anthony) Du Jardin and Margaret "Peg" (Theodore) Roberts. Family and friends may visit (TODAY) Friday, October 21, 2016 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, corner of Suburban Dr. and Lourdes Ave, De Pere. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem officiating. Ruth will be laid to rest next to her husband Robert in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated in lieu of flowers. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send condolences to Ruth's family. The Blonde family wishes to thank the staff at Cottonwood Estates and SouthernCare Hospice for all they did for Ruth and her family.