Ruth Agnes Gosen

Ruth Agnes Gosen of James Township

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was 93 years old. Ruth Agnes Schramke was born on October 26, 1927, to the late Clarence and Sophia (Benkert) Schramke. She met the love of her life, Carsten Andrew Gosen, while attending a dance at Ravenna Gardens on Swan Creek Road. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on her 19th birthday, October 26, 1946, at St. Peter & Paul Church in Saginaw; he survives her. Ruth was a proud graduate of Kern’s Beauty School and licensed to practice cosmetology. She was a longtime faithful member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Ruth was an amazing cook and knew exactly what was needed to make every meal great. She enjoyed quilting and traveling, especially taking trips in her motorhome. Above all, Ruth loved and cherished her family and friends. She looked forward all year to the big family Christmas party, and especially buying gifts for the little ones. She will forever be remembered for her thoughtfulness, soft-spoken kindness, beautiful smile, and her selflessness to all she loved.

Surviving are her husband of 74 years, Carsten Andrew Gosen of James Township; six children: Joseph (Theresa) Gosen of Saginaw; Shirley (Daniel) Dabakey of Byron Center; Carsten D. Gosen of Saginaw; James (Carolyn) Gosen of Saginaw; Mary (Steve) DeMaet of Zeeland; Carol (Kevin) Zedaker of Hemlock; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Schramke of Saginaw. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother: Lucille (Melvin) Hemker, Joan (Leo) Wellman, and Clarence (Barbara) Schramke.

A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Holy Spirit Parish, 1035 N. River Road. Rev. Fr. Peter J. Gaspeny will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the W. L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, 201 N. Miller Road on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church, or through www.casefuneralhome.com.