Anne was born on October 14, 1937, the daughter of Everett M. and Edna E. (Butler) Klukkert in Delhi, NY. She was a 1954 graduate of the Delaware Academy High School and a 1956 graduate of the State University of New York at Delhi. She was united in marriage to Roy L. Ruske Jr. on April 16, 1960 at the First Presbyterian Church in Delhi, NY. Anne worked for many years at Eastman Kodak until her retirement in 1986. She and her husband then moved to Selkirk, NY during which time she became a librarian at the Ravena Community Public Library.
Anne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a talented baker and made wonderful cookies, pies, cakes, and brownies. She enjoyed watching her granddaughters’ various school events and activities. Other favorite pastimes included reading and watching baseball. She had a big heart and adopted many stray pets during her lifetime. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Anne is survived by her husband, Roy Ruske, her daughter Susan (Don) Burns of Greece, NY, her son Ted (Ann) Ruske, of Robins, IA, three grandchildren Kellie Burns, Taylor Burns, and Sydney Ruske; her sister Jane O’Dell of DeLancey, NY; along with nieces Lois and Vicky Klukkert and nephews Randy and Artie Allen; as well as Elaine Tantalo, a special lifelong friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Doris M. Allen and brother Robert E. Klukkert.
There will be no funeral service. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Greater Rochester in her name.