On Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, Renate Maria Cardwell passed from this life at the age of 71, in Tooele, Utah, after a courageous battle with dementia.
Renate was born April 6, 1950, in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, to Erica Hoffman and Lothar Ruske. At a young age, she migrated with her family through Ellis Island where they all eventually settled in Utah. Once settled, she was sealed to her parents Edith and Lothar Ruske along with her siblings as an eternal family.
Renate graduated from Highland High School and soon after met Don Martin. They had two children together and eventually separated. Over time, she would meet and marry her husband Bill Cardwell on Aug. 25, 2000. Between the two of them, they share six children and 19 grandchildren.
Renate lived with a loving spirit and no matter the circumstances she was always smiling and making sure everyone around her felt loved and special.
Renate was preceded in death by Erica Hoffman and Lothar Ruske. She is survived by her husband Bill Cardwell; her children Mindy Elliott (Sam) and Jason Martin (Penny); her mother Edith Ruske; and siblings, Ron (Shauna), Ralph (Susan), Diana Fuller (Blaine).
Funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tooele Eighteenth Ward, 1025 W. Utah Ave., Tooele, Utah. Prior to the service, there will be a viewing from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the same location. Following the service burial will be at the Tooele City Cemetery, 361 S. 100 East.