Ruth Arline Rankin, age 91 of Wells, MN, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Parker Oaks Senior Living in Winnebago, MN. A Funeral Service will be Monday, October 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells officiated by Reverend Sarah Gengler. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home.
Ruth was born March 17, 1932 in Mankato, MN, the daughter of Bert and Gail (Lovelett) Tweed. She attended school in Mankato, MN. She worked in housekeeping at Immanuel St. Joseph Hospital in Mankato. Ruth married Bob Rankin on March 23, 1953 in Mankato, MN. They moved to southern California until 1975 and moved back home to Minnesota. Ruth was a stay-at-home mom of three children. She enjoyed doing word searches, shopping, going out to eat, spending time with her family, and sitting by a bonfire. Ruth was a kind, caring, and strong person.
She is survived by her children: Judy Melcher of Wells, MN, Rob (LaRae) Rankin of Eagle, NE, and Bunny (Mark) Elmore of Winnebago, MN; four grandchildren: Krysta (Will) Foster, Ryan (Kayla) Rankin, Erika (Mitch) Schlamann, and Cody Melcher; six great-grandchildren: William, Ella, & Olivia Foster, Peyton & Braxton Schlamann, and August & Miles Rankin.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Robert; her parents; sister Margaret Tweed; a brother in infancy; and in-laws Clifford and Nellie Rush.
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Sincere Sympathy to Ruth’s Family. Thought and Prayers today and in the days ahead. 💖🙏💖
Thank you everyone
Sympathy to the Rankin Family. I remember her and graduated with Bunny. My condolences.
My deepest sympathy to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Rankin family so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
Ruth was always such a sweet friendly person.
I always enjoyed chatting with Ruth! I think first time I met her was when she brought her dog to the veterinary clinic. My sympathy to all the family.
Judy and Cody sorry for your loss hope you both are doing good
My most sincere sympathy to Rith’s family. She really was a gentle soul
Deepest sympathies to you all. I always loved visiting with Bob and Ruth in the salon. Never knew what joke was coming! They brought us treats and were very thoughtful, and nice! May you find comfort in the memories. So sorry.