Mrs. Ruth Frieda Zingg-Leutenegger

Ruth Frieda Zingg-Leutenegger, 86 of Asheville passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Brooks Howell Home. Ruth Leutenegger was born on June 1, 1925 in Müllheim, Switzerland. She was the daughter of the late Jakob and Rosine Zingg. Ruth grew up in Switzerland, the youngest of 4 daughters, where she helped run the family bakery. Her love of cooking, baking, knitting and sewing led her to become a home-economics teacher. She taught for several years before she married her husband, Fred Leutenegger in 1952. Shortly after they were married, they pursued their dream and immigrated to the United States. They settled in New Jersey where they lived and raised their family for 25 years. While in NJ, Ruth worked at the local High School as a substitute teacher. During her free time Ruth was very active painting, snow skiing and playing tennis and bridge. If she wasn’t on the tennis courts or playing bridge, you could most surely find her tending to her immense vegetable and flower gardens. In 1991, Ruth and her husband retired and moved to Asheville. Sadly, in 1993, Fred passed away soon after moving into their new home they built in Country Creek in North Asheville. Ruth remained in her mountain home for the next 18 years doing what she loved; gardening, bridge, swimming, tennis, skiing and making several trips to Switzerland. Ruth stayed socially active going to the theatre and symphony and enjoyed spending time with her many friends, family and especially her grandchildren. In January 2011, Ruth moved into Brooks Howell home where she met many new friends and loved participating in the activities. Her survivors include her son, Hans Leutenegger and his wife, Jennifer of Mooresville, daughter, Linda Dor-El and her husband, Ben of Weaverville and seven grandchildren, Emily, Erin and Ellie Leutenegger, Kurt Fischer and Tal, Daniel and Oren Dor-El. The family would like to thank the residents and staff for all the friendship and caring support that Ruth received during her stay at Brooks Howell. A Memorial Service will be held, Monday, June 27, 3:30 pm at Brooks Howell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 (800-272-3900) www.alz.org

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Mrs. Ruth Frieda Zingg-Leutenegger

June 1, 1925 - June 22, 2011