1944
Ruth
2019
Ruth Ellen Bartsch
September 14, 1944 — October 28, 2019
Ruth E. Bartsch, age 75 of Wanamingo, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, St. Marys Campus in Rochester. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the New Life Church in Wanamingo with Pastor Pat McBride officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be on Friday, starting at 12:30 PM at the church. A luncheon will follow the service at the church.
Ruth Ellen Seehusen was born on September 14, 1944 in Waterloo, Iowa to Jake and Lillie (Dunham) Seehusen. Ruth's family lived in several communities while she was growing up. Ruth graduated from John Marshall. On September 17, 1966 she married Douglas Bartsch in Stewartville. Over the years they lived in the Twin Cities, rural Elgin, Atlanta, GA, Rochester, Spooner, WI and Ruth moved to Wanamingo three years ago. Ruth was primarily a homemaker, but she did work as a waitress and did wallpapering, along with working for Schmidt Printing and Honeywell Corp. Ruth loved quilting, and enjoyed boating and flower gardening. Ruth was a member of New Life Church and the Red Hatter's.
Ruth is survived by her son, Tim (Penny) Bartsch of Stewartville; grandchildren, Brooke and Lucas Bartsch of Stewartville; brother, Edward (Mary) Seehusen of Rochester; brother-in-law, Jerry (Jan) Bartsch; sisters-in-law, Jean Seehusen and Margaret Bartsch.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas; parents; son, Kevin Bartsch; brother, Charlie Seehusen and brother-in-law, Jim Bartsch.
In accordance with Ruth's wishes, her family prefers no flowers.
525 Beverly East Street
Wanamingo, MN, 55983
525 Beverly East Street
Wanamingo, MN, 55983
Ruth Ellen Seehusen was born on September 14, 1944 in Waterloo, Iowa to Jake and Lillie (Dunham) Seehusen. Ruth's family lived in several communities while she was growing up. Ruth graduated from John Marshall. On September 17, 1966 she married Douglas Bartsch in Stewartville. Over the years they lived in the Twin Cities, rural Elgin, Atlanta, GA, Rochester, Spooner, WI and Ruth moved to Wanamingo three years ago. Ruth was primarily a homemaker, but she did work as a waitress and did wallpapering, along with working for Schmidt Printing and Honeywell Corp. Ruth loved quilting, and enjoyed boating and flower gardening. Ruth was a member of New Life Church and the Red Hatter's.
Ruth is survived by her son, Tim (Penny) Bartsch of Stewartville; grandchildren, Brooke and Lucas Bartsch of Stewartville; brother, Edward (Mary) Seehusen of Rochester; brother-in-law, Jerry (Jan) Bartsch; sisters-in-law, Jean Seehusen and Margaret Bartsch.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas; parents; son, Kevin Bartsch; brother, Charlie Seehusen and brother-in-law, Jim Bartsch.
In accordance with Ruth's wishes, her family prefers no flowers.
Visitation
NOV 1. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
New Life Church525 Beverly East Street
Wanamingo, MN, 55983
Memorial Service
NOV 1. 2:00 PM (CDT)
New Life Church525 Beverly East Street
Wanamingo, MN, 55983
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