Ruth Ann Smoldt

Obituary

Ruth Ann Smoldt was born on October 28, 1946, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Leonard and Sophia (Mallak) Gores. Ruth was baptized as an infant on November 10, 1946, received her First Communion on May 8, 1955, and was confirmed in her faith on June 18, 1958, all at St. George Catholic Church in Glencoe. She received her education in Glencoe and was a graduate of the Glencoe High School Class of 1964.

On November 21, 1964, Ruth was united in marriage to Herbert “Herb” Smoldt at St. George Catholic Church in Glencoe. This union was blessed with three children Jeanette, Lorie Ann and Michael. The family lived on a farm north of Glencoe. Ruth and Herb shared 44 years of marriage when Herb passed away on June 21, 2009.

In addition to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, Ruth was employed as a waitress at Bumps Family Restaurant in Glencoe for 30 years.  She was a devoted member of the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe.  Ruth was also a lifetime member of the Dry Riders Motorcycle Club.

Ruth enjoyed going to the casino with her son, Mike, and also Louie and Mary.  She loved taking vacations with her grandchildren and with the Dry Riders.  Ruth enjoyed gardening and crafts.  She took interest in her grandchildren’s activities and never missed a dance performance of Elizabeth’s.  Ruth always came to potlucks with original recipes resembling artwork.  She always kept herself busy.  Ruth cherished the time spent with her family and friends.

Ruth passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her home in Glencoe at the age of 74 years, 5 months, 20 days. Blessed be her memory.

Ruth is survived by her:
Children, Jeanette Onstad of Winthrop, MN,
Lorie Ann Jaqua and her husband, Mike, of Huron, SD,
Michael Smoldt of Hutchinson, MN;
Beloved Grandchildren, Cameron Petersen of Huron, SD,
Kristen Jaqua of Huron, SD,
Shane Guptill of Courtland, MN,
Kennady Jaqua of Sioux Falls, SD, and her special friend, Tyler Anderson, of Watertown, SD,
Elizabeth Onstad of Winthrop, MN;
Great Grandchildren;
Brothers, Milan Gores of Glencoe, MN,
Dennis Gores of Glencoe, MN;
Sister, Linda Pettipiece and her husband, Jim, of Faribault, MN;
Brothers-In-Law & Sisters-In-Law, Louis Smoldt of Glencoe, MN,
Ruth Ritcher and her husband, Earl, of Annandale, MN,
Charles Smoldt and his wife, Jeannie, of Cokato, MN,
Hazel Bishop and her husband, Dave, of Glencoe, MN,
Jerry Nelson of Glencoe, MN,
Roger Sopkowiak of Glencoe, MN;
Special Friends, Lollie Cuchna and her husband, Brad, of Glencoe, MN,
Deb Peters and her husband, Dale, of Winthrop, MN;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her Parents, Leonard and Sophia Gores; Husband, Herb Smoldt; Maternal Grandparents, Joseph and Rose Mallak; Paternal Grandparents, Theodore and Anna Gores; Sister-In-Laws, Mary Sopkowiak, Carmen Nelson, Mary Smoldt.