Ruth Root

Corrine (Ruth Tjomsland) Root, age 88, of Siren, WI , passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Traditions Assisted Living in Frederic. Corrine was born on January 10, 1929 in Siren, WI to parents, Gabriel and Ruth (Johnson) Tjomsland. Corrine was a 1947 graduate of Siren High School. She obtained her Food Safety Certificate and worked in Restaurant Management for many years. She was restaurant manager for Colonial Café & Ice Cream in St. Charles, IL and later she cooked for the Moose Lodge in Webster, WI. On July 3, 1949, Corrine married Raymond F. “Ray” Root at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren, WI. Corrine enjoyed spending time with her family and making goodies for them. She is famous for her pickles, cookies and pretzel salad. Corrine was a faithful member of Bethany Lutheran Church and she enjoyed her participation in sending out greeting cards to church members. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary 396, Indian Creek. Corrine loved quilting, gardening and spending time at the Senior Center. Corrine is survived by her children, Reid (Dawn) Root, Mark (Barb) Root, Anita (Wayne) Wiberg, Kim (Roger) Owens; d aughter-in-law, Doris Root and special friend, Reinhold; grandchildren, Angie Root, Brenden (Lauren) Root, Steven Root, Jared Root, Vanessa (Sven) Engelkamp, Patrick Root and Karola, Pascal Root and Sarah, Lisa (Matt) Payne, Erin (Jake) Wade, Chris Owens and Maria, Jessica Owens, Julia Owens; grandson-in-law, Ruben Garcia; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews. Corrine was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Rodney; granddaughter, Jacelyn Garcia and her father, Bill Foulkes; great-grandchild, Skyler Johnson; special friend, Ro Endresen; and several brothers, sisters, in-laws and cousins. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. The Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren, WI. Interment will be held at a later date at the Lorain Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com