Ruth (Pawelski) Garski, 79 beloved wife of Burton Garski, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on June 17, 1946, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, one of seven children born to the late Joseph and Ludgera (Ludwikowski) Pawelski. She graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in Stevens Point.

Ruth found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved hunting for treasures at garage sales, playing Bingo at church picnics, reading Danielle Steel novels, and baking for those she loved. Most of all, she cherished hosting holiday dinners and spending time with her family and friends.

Ruth was a dedicated and hardworking employee throughout her life, working 22 years at McCain Foods, 8 years at River Pines, and 18 years at Joerns Healthcare, all while successfully running a home cake business.

On May 9, 1970, Ruth married the love of her life, Burton Garski, and together they shared 55 beautiful years of marriage.

Ruth is survived by her devoted husband, Burton Garski; her loving children, Melissa Hendricks of Phoenix, Arizona, and April (Donald) Garski of Grand Island, Nebraska; and her cherished granddaughter, Darien Younger of Phoenix, Arizona. She is also survived by her sisters, Jean Weir and Kathy (Tom) Viertel; her brother-in-law, George Lobner; and her sisters-in-law, Barbara Pawelski and Mary Ann Pavelski.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ludgera Pawelski; her grandson, Daniel Keyser; her brothers, Robert Pawelski and James Pavelski; her sisters, Joyce Lobner and Evalyn (William) Rekowski; and her brother-in-law, Alfred Weir.

Ruth will be remembered for her warm heart, generous spirit, and the love she gave so freely to her family and friends. Her legacy of kindness and devotion will live on in all who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth will be held on Thursday January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church 800 Fourth Ave. Stevens Point. Fr. John Potaczek will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:30 AM until time of service in the St. Faustina room at the church. Burial will take place at a later date. Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the Garski Family.

We invite and encourage those wishing to order flowers for the Garski Family to do so directly on the Pisarski Funeral Home website which will take you to a local florist. This will ensure timely delivery.