Background
Michalko, Ruth Grupe was born on August 2, 1927 in Park Ridge, Illinois, United States.
Michalko, Ruth Grupe was born on August 2, 1927 in Park Ridge, Illinois, United States.
Student, Liberty University, 1991. Student, Concordia University.
Organist Barrington (Illinois) Bible, since 1941. Pianist Chippewa Falls (Wisconsin) Bible Church, 1949-1951. Music teacher Studio, High School Education, Chicago, 1956-1973.
Pianist Veterans of Foreign Wars 3579, Park Ridge, since 1960. Director music, secretary St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Shelby, Michigan, 1989—2006. Retired, 2006.
Member Association Lutheran Church Musicians (liturgical organist), Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary (vice president, chairman North Port, Florida chapter 1977-1981), American Legion Auxiliary (president 9th district 1975).