Virginia “Ann” Ruhlman, 78, of Atchison, KS passed away surrounded by her family on November 2, 2019, at the Atchison Medicalodge care facility.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 6th at St. Joseph Church, Atchison, KS. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 5th at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, Atchison, KS with visitation to follow until 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Parish to be designated for improvements to the St. Joseph Church kitchen. Condolences and memories of Ann may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Ann was born February 16, 1941 the youngest of nine children of Leo and Margaret (Setchell) Ruhlman. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and Mount St. Scholastica High School. She later earned college credit at Highland Community College and Benedictine College. Ann lived a happy life spending much of her time with family and donating many hours to various public service organizations including St. Joseph’s Altar Society, Atchison Hospital Auxiliary, and Mt. St. Scholastic Alumni Association. She worked many years as a food service supervisor, receptionist, secretary and switchboard operator.

Ann enjoyed reading, swimming, aerobics, walking, tennis and bridge. She also sang in the church choir.

Preceding her in death were her parents Leo and Margaret; brothers, Leo, Jack, Bill and Clarence. She is survived by two sisters, Mary (Paul) Becker, Huron KS and Pat Alders, Arlington, TX; two brothers, Don (Doris) Ruhlman, Oskaloosa, KS and Richard (Evelyn) Ruhlman Mesa, AZ.

Ann’s upbeat personality and matter-of-fact attitude and generous contribution of her time will be missed by her many family and friends.