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Ruth Anne Wendlandt

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Ruth Anne Wendlandt, age 78, of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington.

Funeral Service will be Friday, May 10, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Gaylord.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Visitation/Gathering
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
608 Highland Drive W
Winthrop, MN
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Service
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
608 Highland Drive W
Winthrop, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Egesdal Funeral Home
74 Main Avenue
Gaylord, MN 55334
Phone:(507) 237-2388
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Cemetery
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery (Gaylord)
Highway 22 North
Gaylord, MN
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Obituary

Ruth Anne Wendlandt was born on March 28, 1941, in Gaylord, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Alfred and Elise (Uecker) Meyer. Ruth Anne was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord. She received her education at Immanuel Lutheran Parochial School in Gaylord and was a graduate of the Gaylord High School Class of 1959.

On April 17, 1959, Ruth Anne was united in marriage to Harlan Wendlandt at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Transit Township. Ruth Anne was a loving mother and homemaker. Ruth Anne and Harlan were blessed with four children. The couple shared 60 years of marriage.

Ruth Anne was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop and the Ladies Guild.

Ruth enjoyed traveling to all the states, site seeing, reading, family tree, history, going to the casino, Concertina, Accordion, old time music, she like the organ played loud, singing, vacationing and driving the tractor in the fall. Ruth Anne cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ruth Anne passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Arlington at the age of 78 years. Blessed be her memory.

Ruth Anne is survived by her:
Husband,         Harlan Wendlandt of Gaylord, MN;
Children,          Timothy Wendlandt and his wife, Marla of Hutchinson, MN,
                        Vicki Frauendienst and her husband, Randy of Nicollet, MN,
                        Wendy Wessel and her husband, Bill of Sauk Centre, MN,
                        Brent Wendlandt and his wife, Tasha of Brownton, MN;          
Grandchildren, Jason (Abbey Leach) Wendlandt of Chaska, MN, Chelsea (Shawn) Bertram of Sauk Centre, MN, Tressa (Matthew) Clarke of Sioux Falls, SD, Jack Peterson of Sioux Falls, SD, Mitchel (Trista) Frauendienst, Nicole Beyer, Jamie (Sean Beaudry) Frauendienst, Sara (Brandon) Giefer, Christopher Wendlandt, Sapphire Wendlandt, Tyler (Brittany) Tidwell, Stephanie Wessel of St. Augusta, MN, Ryan (Miranda Harnick) Wessel of Sauk Centre, MN, Britney (Dan) Schlopkol of Starbuck, MN, Samantha Wessel of Sauk Centre, MN, Derick Wessel of Sauk Centre, MN;
Great Grandchildren, Eli Bertram, Eddie Bertram, Ellis Clarke, Mya Frauendienst, Wyatt Frauendienst, Mason Frauendienst, Charlie Frauendienst, Sadie Beyer, Myles Roethler, Malachi Roethler, Maverick Frauendienst, Noah Beaudry, Isaac Beaudry, Zada Beaudry, Hunter Giefer, Josiah Tidwell, Neveah Tidwell, Jocelyn Wessel, Ryker Wessel, Winston Wessel, Philip Schlopkol, Henry Schlopkol, Baby Schlopkol due any day;
Brother, Paul and Diana Meyer of Gaylord, MN;
Sister-In-Law, Gloria Mielke;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ruth Anne was preceded in death by her Parents, Alfred and Elsie Meyer; Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, Herbert and Ella Wendlandt; Brother-In-Law, Lester Mielke.

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  1. Ken& Mary Reuter says

    May 8, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    Sympathies to the Wendlant Family as we know & love your daughter Wendy Wessel.

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  2. Brenda (Berle) Paulson says

    May 8, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    Vicki ~
    Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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  3. Carol Bartels says

    May 9, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    My sincere sympathy and prayers for your family.

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    • Vicki Frauendienst says

      May 11, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Thank You Carol.

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  4. Barbara Johnson says

    May 9, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    Our sympathies to the Wendlandt family. I have fond memories of Ruth Anne from the family gatherings with the Meyer relation. Barbara (Bruss) & Brian Johnson

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    • Vicki Frauendienst says

      May 11, 2019 at 11:02 am

      Thank You Barb

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  5. Wanda and Skyler Siewert says

    May 10, 2019 at 8:17 am

    Toughts and prayers to the Wendlandts families.

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  6. Rosemary Arhart says

    May 10, 2019 at 11:52 am

    Harlan and family: I was so sorry to learn about Ruth. She was such a charming lady, I know she will be missed by the many people who got to know her. I am so glad I was able to work with her through church, etc. and become her friend. The world will be missing one very nice, happy person. I regret I will not be able to attend the funeral, since I am living up by Tony’s presently. You all have my sincere sympathy. May the Lord be with you and help you at this time. You have many wonderful memories. Treasure them.

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    • Vicki Frauendienst says

      May 11, 2019 at 11:00 am

      Thank You Rosemary

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  7. Barbara & Larry Bumgardner says

    May 11, 2019 at 5:28 pm

    Our deepest sympathies to all of you! Ruth was such fun to visit with and her love for all of you shown through always! Her legacy lives on in all of you. Treasure the memories and the love you all had!

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  8. Jane Maxwell says

    May 11, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    Vicki… Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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