of Clarkston, passed away November 26, 2015 at 90 years of age. Loving wife of the late Walter Kresge, Sr. and the late Rev. Ralph Claus; beloved mother of Julie (the late Hugh) Ryan, Laura (Mark) Altemann, Chuck (Kerry) Claus, the late Michael Claus, Walt (Joyce) Kresge, Jr. and the late Carol DeArment; grandmother of 12; great grandmother of many; sister of the late Lillian Wahrow. Ruth was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was a Godly woman who was a blessing to her family and friends, and an active member of St. Trinity Church for 63 years.