Ruth was born on October 25, 1940 in Polk County to parents; Roland and Alice Curtis.
On August 29, 1959, Ruth married Rudy Mothes at the First Baptist Church in Falun where she had also been baptized.
Ruth worked a couple years for General Mills and 5 years at the Nelson Store. For over 20 years, Ruth wrote a column for the local newspaper. Her faith was strong and so she was very involved at First Baptist Church in Falun where she was the Sunday School Superintendent. Ruth was very supportive of the community and was instrumental in getting the Siren Ball Park started and committed for 25 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Robb; sisters; Esther Nelson and Iva Lillie; her brother, Albert Curtis.
Ruth will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 60 years, Rudy; their children; Rana (John) Van Norman and Reno (Brianna) Mothes; grandchildren; Nicole Mothes, Evan Van Norman, Anya Mothes and Joren Mothes; great granddaughter, Alanis; sister; Mary Lundquist; brothers; Dale Curtis, Wayne (Sharon) Curtis, Leo Curtis and Cecil Curtis; along with numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and dear friends.
- Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home; Webster, Wisconsin
Ruth was born on October 25, 1940 in Polk County to parents; Roland and Alice Curtis.
On August 29, 1959, Ruth married Rudy Mothes at the First Baptist Church in Falun where she had also been baptized.
Ruth worked a couple years for General Mills and 5 years at the Nelson Store. For over 20 years, Ruth wrote a column for the local newspaper. Her faith was strong and so she was very involved at First Baptist Church in Falun where she was the Sunday School Superintendent. Ruth was very supportive of the community and was instrumental in getting the Siren Ball Park started and committed for 25 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Robb; sisters; Esther Nelson and Iva Lillie; her brother, Albert Curtis.
Ruth will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 60 years, Rudy; their children; Rana (John) Van Norman and Reno (Brianna) Mothes; grandchildren; Nicole Mothes, Evan Van Norman, Anya Mothes and Joren Mothes; great granddaughter, Alanis; sister; Mary Lundquist; brothers; Dale Curtis, Wayne (Sharon) Curtis, Leo Curtis and Cecil Curtis; along with numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and dear friends.
- Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home; Webster, Wisconsin
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