RUTH BRIDGEMAN Obituary

RUTH BRIDGEMAN Pratt, KS: Ruth Ann Bridgeman, 84, passed away April 25, 2025 at South Wind Home, Pratt, KS. She was born May 8, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Louis and Jean (Walsh) Gettelman. On April 23, 1960, she married Ronald Bridgeman in Menomonee Falls, WI. Ruth was a Registered Nurse and Nursing Instructor. She attended Garden City Community College, Fort Hays State, Herzing University and Friends University. She obtained her Master's Degree in Nursing Education, graduating with honors. She was a member of the American Nurses Association. Surviving in addition to her husband, Ronald Bridgeman of Pratt, KS are one son, Andrew Bridgeman of Scott City, KS; two daughters, Jean Marquez of Pratt, KS, Lisa (Mark) LaMastres of Garden City, KS; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, David Gettelman of Watertown, WI, and Gael Gettelman of Kennewick, WA; two sisters, Judy Mingari of Hubertus, WI and Teri Peterson of Colgate, WI; several nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, one son, David Bridgeman, one brother, Mark Gettelman and one sister, Debbie Gettelman. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd., Pratt, KS, 67124 with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Inurnment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Zenda, KS. Memorials may be made to South Wind Home or CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd., Pratt, KS 67124. Online condolences may be made at www.larrisonmortuary.com.