Ruth Wolters, 62

Ruth Hildegard Wolters, 62, Carlos, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.

Ruth was born December 28, 1946 to Math and Elizabeth (Wichmann) Notch in Melrose. She grew up in Elrosa, attended Peter and Paul Parochial School and Belgrade High School. Following her education she worked in Sauk Centre as a waitress.

She was united in marriage to Clarence Wolters on November 19, 1968 at Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Following their marriage they moved to Carlos where she helped her husband on the dairy farm and raised their three children. She resided in Carlos until the time of her death.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, drinking coffee, flower and vegetable gardening and playing coin slots at local casinos.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Clarence; daughter, Karen (Dale) Johnsen of Minnetonka; two sons, Douglas Wolters and Steven Wolters both of Spring Lake Park; sister, Rosemary (Richard) Torguson of Elbow Lake; brother, Norbert (Carlin) Notch of Sauk Centre; and two grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Sandy; and a brother, Richard.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, August 18 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with the Rev. Dave Petron officiating. Music was provided by the church choir. Burial was at the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Douglas Wolters, Steven Wolters, Richard Torguson, Dale Johnsen, Norbert Notch and Mark Notch.

Arrangements are with Lind Family Funeral Service with chapels in Miltona and Parkers Prairie, www.lindfamilyfuneralservice.com.

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