Ruth Marjorie (Carlile) Brennecke, 96

Ruth Marjorie (Carlile) Brennecke was born May 10, 1927, in Denton, Texas, and passed away June 11, 2023, at North Star Retirement Community in Coeur d'Alene.

Ruth lived her early years in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado before coming to Idaho.

She married Otto Brennecke on Dec. 24, 1949, in Post Falls. They were married for 64 years. Ruth was a longtime resident of Post Falls and helped operate Otto's 76 Union Service station for 25 years. She was a member of the Post Falls Community Presbyterian Church and was very involved, plus various clubs and organizations in the community. After retirement, they moved to Rathdrum and were part of the Rathdrum Bible Church and Senior Center. Upon Otto's retirement, they enjoyed many RV trips, especially to Yuma, Ariz. After a house fire in Rathdrum Ruth moved into Bestland Senior Living in Cd'A. When she was no longer independent Ruth then moved to The Lodge in Post Falls and recently to North Star Retirement Community in Coeur d'Alene.

Ruth will be remembered for her love of serving others and her ready smile. She will be greatly missed by all.

Survivors include her four children: Gary and Leigh Brennecke, Cody Brennecke and June Witt of Cd'A, and Jane Robison of Twin Falls; her seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Sonny, Matthew and Kevin Robison, Timothy and Jonathan Brennecke, and Elizabeth Witt Shoop; and two great-granddaughters, Mariam Brennecke and Emily Shoop.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls, Idaho. The family recommends memorial contributions be given to either the Post Falls or Rathdrum Senior Centers.

The family wishes to thank the staff at North Star for their care and expressions of love and concern. Also, we want to thank the Hospice of North Idaho staff for their assistance in her final hours.

To see Ruth's online memorial and to leave a message for the family, please visit www.englishfuneralchapel.com.