Service Information
Ruth H. Werner, age 88, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at The Haven at Peace Village in Norwood Young America, Minnesota.
Private Family Funeral Service will be held at Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America, Minnesota with interment in the Mayer United Cemetery in Mayer, Minnesota.
Obituary
Ruth Harriett Simmons was born on August 26, 1933, in Grant Township, Harrison County, Missouri. She was the daughter of James and Laura (Lees) Simmons. Ruth was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education at Kansas City Public School in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated with the Class of 1951.
On September 16, 1956, Ruth was united in marriage to Myron Werner at Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, Missouri. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Stanley and Dean. Myron and Ruth resided in Norwood Young America. They shared 64 years of marriage until Myron passed away on November 27, 2020.
Ruth as a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time listening to music as well as playing music on the piano and organ. She enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and when she was indoors, she enjoyed her sewing projects. Ruth cherished the time she spent with family and friends and loved family get-togethers and playing games. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Norwood Young America.
Ruth passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at The Haven at Peace Village in Norwood Young America, at the age of 88 years. Blessed be her memory.
Ruth is survived by her:
Sons, Stanley Werner and his wife, Joann, of Norwood Young America, MN,
Dean Werner and his wife, Jane, of Norwood Young America, MN;
Grandchildren, Heidi Portner and her husband, Scott, Bridget Grabowski and her husband, Nick, Wesley Werner and his wife, Tracy, Timothy Werner and his wife, Katie, Jill Rolf and her husband, Ryan;
Great-Grandchildren, Conner Portner, Jacob Grabowski, Carter Grabowski, Levi Werner, Peyton Werner, Ruby Rolf, Hank Rolf, and Adelaide Werner;
Sisters-in-law, Shirley Anklam, Lila Martin, Marilyn Zabel and her husband, Donald;
Brother-in-law, Darrel Werner and his wife, Judy;
Nephews, Nieces, other relatives and friends.
Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Myron Werner; Parents, James and Laura Simmons; Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, Gilbert and Eleanora Werner; Brother, Harold Simmons; Half-sister, Mildred Rose and her husband, Wayne; Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law.
Ross Mason says
Stan, Dean and families. Bergetta and I wish to pass our condolences on to you and your families. We recently read of the passing of your mother. Both of you and your families hold memories of the Norwood area for both Bergetta and I. God Bless.
Ross