Ruth Ann Yost, of Mansfield Township, MN, died on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 2:18 am. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Mansfield Lutheran Church in rural Alden, MN. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Pastor Don Rose will officiate and interment will be at the Mansfield Lutheran Cemetery. Ruth Ann died in the Emergency Room at the Mayo Clinic Health System of Albert Lea surrounded by family. She was 92 years old. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
Ruth Ann was born on March 7, 1931 at home in Alden Township, Freeborn County to Walter George John Jahnke and Frieda Bertha Ellen (Richter) Jahnke. She was baptized at Mansfield Lutheran Church on March 28, 1931. She was confirmed in 1945 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Walters, MN.
Ruth Ann attended the Walters School, the Schmidt’s School “on the hill” and the Hintz School District #118. She graduated as an honor student from Kiester High School in 1949. After graduation, she began working as a bookkeeper and teller at the Kiester Bank.
Ruth Ann was united in marriage to LaMars Fred Yost on January 14, 1951 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Walters, MN. They were married for 62 years until LaMars’ death on October 10, 2013.
Ruth Ann enjoyed life on the farm and was able to live at the homesite for her entire adult life. In her younger years, she enjoyed gardening and baking. She always had cookies and sweets available to share with family and friends.
In 1987, Ruth Ann began working at The Shepherd’s Inn, an assisted living facility in Wells, MN. She enjoyed working there for more than 20 years as an assistant manager. She made many life-long friends and felt blessed to have had the opportunity to touch the lives of so many residents.
Ruth Ann took pride in being the eldest living member of Mansfield Lutheran Church. She had a passion for several church activities, especially quilting. She also enjoyed family events and celebrating birthdays and holidays.
Ruth Ann is survived by her four children: Debra Adix of Albert Lea, MN; Denise (Archie) Kluender of Walters, MN; Kevin Yost of Walters, MN; and Lowell Yost of Hastings, MN; six grandchildren: Stephanie (Ryan) Engebretson of Scarville, IA; Tyler (Michelle) Adix of Alden, MN; Megan (Tim) Ryan of Minnetrista, MN; Maridy (Matt) Helland of Emmons, MN; Sara Coulter of Faribault, MN; and Molly (Tim) Jungers of Oronoco, MN; eleven great grandchildren; two siblings: Helen Lovik of Albert Lea, MN and Merriell Jahnke of St. Paul Park, MN; two sister’s-in-law: Glenda Yost of Walters, MN and Yvonne Enser of Conger, MN and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents: Walter Jahnke in 1988 and Frieda (Richter) Jahnke in 1990; husband LaMars in 2013; LaMars’ parents: “Ollie” Albert Peter Yost and Ada Marie Sophia (Akemann) Yost, who were both killed in a car accident in 1959; her son-in-law, Steven Adix in 2009; and her son’s partner, Ron Kruize in 2004; four brother’s-in-law: Wallace Lovik in 1992, Franklin Enser in 1990, Lyle Greenfield in 2002 and Virgil Yost in 2021; and sister-in-law LaVerna Greenfield in 2019.
Ruth Ann will be missed by family and friends. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be given to the Mansfield Lutheran Cemetery or to a memorial of your choice.
I so enjoyed visiting with her at the dental office on Wednesday! She was a very special lady indeed.
Ruth was an amazing and very special lady!
My deepest sympathy to the whole Yost family. May she rest in peace!
Our thoughts are with the entire family.
I got to know Ruth when I worked at the Shepherds Inn. She always had a smile. I enjoyed working with her as my boss and she treated you great. I have some good memories of her
My sincere condolences to Ruth’s family. She was a wonderful lady. May all your memories together bring your hearts comfort during this time.
My sympathy to Ruth’s family. She was a very special lady. I got to know her when I worked at the Shepherds Inn. She was an awesome boss. Made some good memories.
Ruth Ann was a sweet caring cousin. I was given the honor of being the flower girl at Ruth and Lamar’s wedding. Condolences to the family.
So very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
My love, prayers and hugs to the entire Yost family in the passing of your beloved mother!!! Our parents, Russell & Clarice Noorlun, shared how much they enjoyed fellowship with Ruth and Lemars in their early days of parenting. Our mother spoke sweetly of having fun evenings playing cards together while babies Denise and Elliott were napping nearby ;o) Heaven is rejoicing in Ruth’s arrival and her passing makes all of us look forward to our joining the saints in Glory someday, too!! His love and comfort to you all!!! > N. Elliott Noorlun Kaneohe, Hawaii
Ruth worked at the Shepherd’s Inn when my parents lived there. She went out of her way to keep my brother and me informed of situations that needed our attention. She obviously was a kind and caring person. I am glad she worked there when we needed someone like her to look after our parents’ needs. The entire staff exhibited her commitment to quality care.
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Ruth Ann was a wonderful person I worked at the Shepherds Inn and Ruth Ann was my Boss Lady she will be missed by everyone who knew her!
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you remember your wonderful mother.
My sympathy to Ruth’s family. I got to know Ruth when I worked at the Shepherds Inn. I saw her at the Albertlea clinic last fall.WE had short but nice visit.
What a wonderful soul – full of kindness, welcome, and warmth.
Thoughts and prayers for your family. Grateful to have Ruth Ann as a part of my life. I’m going to miss her quilting.
Love and hope