Service Information
Ruthie Jean (Rottum) Hoseck, age 91, of Hector, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center, Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.
Private Family Memorial Service.
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Family and Friends will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Oakdale Golf Club, 55106 Co. Rd. 38, Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.
Memorials: Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Activities Department, Hector Swimming Pool, TOMF (Tim Orth Memorial Foundation) or a charity of your choice.
Obituary
Ruthie Jean Rottum Hoseck was born on April 14, 1934 in Hendricks, Minnesota to Beulah (Ronning) and Leonard Rottum. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Ruthie and her four siblings spent their school years and graduated from Hendricks High School.
Ruthie was married to Douglas Hoseck and together they had four children. They lived in Brookings and Bryant, South Dakota before moving to Hector, Minnesota in 1957 where they have lived for 68 years. They were members of First Lutheran Church in Hector.
Ruthie was proud of her Scandinavian heritage and shared her family's culture, traditions, and recipes with others. She delighted in making each of her children and grandchildren's favorite! Especially, Swedish meatballs, famous mashed potatoes, lefse, rosettes, frosted molasses cookies, coffee cookies, and Scandinavian sweets, to name a few!
Mom and Grandma were her preferred titles! She loved every minute spent with grandchildren from playing Barbie's to baseball, to having them come for noon lunch during school, to Friday night slumber parties, to attending their games and events, to being very proud of their achievements as adults. She looked forward to the weekly updates and pictures of the great grandchildren of how they were growing, what they were doing at school or adventure they were on.
She enjoyed spending her time volunteering for school, church and community activities. Ruthie loved playing bridge, sewing and quilting, walking, traveling, reading, and puzzles. She especially treasured all of the cups of coffee and homemade treats shared with her many friends over the years!
Ruthie's hands were rarely still. She found joy in being useful. She lived a life of service - caring for her family and using her gifts for others. Whether sewing or quilting, baking or making meals, she provided comfort, love and beauty. She filled the lives of those around her with warmth and nourishment. Her hands were a testament to her grateful and generous heart.
Ruthie peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, two weeks before her 92nd birthday, at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center, in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, her home since August 2025.
Blessed Be Her Memory.
Ruthie is survived by:
Husband: Douglas Hoseck;
Children: Carla Keltgen (Chuck), Lesa Hoseck, Sara Burgstahler (Steve), Rahn Hoseck;
Grandchildren: Tasha, Jacob, Leah;
Great Grandchildren: Jackson, lana, Kaia, Tayo;
Siblings: Philip, Richard, Gloria and many nieces & nephews;
Cousin: Barbara Mohror
Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harris.
Judy Peik says
My sympathy to all of you..I have so many memories of your family especially the friendship our Mothers shared. Your family holds a special place in my heart..
Joni (Anderson) Wells says
My sincere condolences to all the Hosecks. So many memories. As a young child, wonderful smell of your kitchen when Ruth was making her delicious Carmel rolls and the anticipation of getting to eat one fresh out of the oven. When my mom was getting ready for her move to Plymouth, Ruth stopped by to see if she could help and instead she was talked into watching “My Cousin Vinny”. What a guilty pleasure to watch a movie at 10:30 in the morning! We had a wonderful day. A life well lived . . . She will be missed by so many.
Cheryl Buboltz says
To the entire Hoseck family, I am so sorry for your loss of Ruthie. You have my deepest sympathy. May the memories of her comfort you during this difficult time.
Cheryl
Patrick & Joy May says
Thoughts and prayers to you.
Robin & Becky Ness says
Our thoughts and condolences to the Hoseck family for your loss of Ruth.
Mary (Peterson) Bradley says
My deepest sympathy to the whole Hoseck family. On a visit home from CO, I stopped into BLHCC and saw Ruthie. It was a precious visit. She was always so kind to me and she’ll never be forgotten.
Jacquelyn Rosenow says
Our deepest sympathy to the Hoseck family!
Karen Raske says
My sympathy to the family.
Bruce and Diane Hoseck says
Our condolences on the passing of your mom and your dad, both were a very special part of our lives and will be missed immensely. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time and sending our love.
Patti Jo says
Oh my goodness!
I had no idea that Mrs. Hoseck had passed away.
My deepest sympathy to the Hoseck family.
We have lost two pillars of Hector.
So sorry.
Sincerely,
Patti Jo
Bonnie Karl says
So very sorry! Just learned of your mom’s passing. Sending heartfelt sympathy, love and hugs to you all!
Rick & Bonnie Karl