Service Information
Ruth J. Wangen, wife of Curtis, age 72, of Stewart, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stewart, Minnesota with interment in the church cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, Minnesota, Vigil Prayer Service will begin at 6:00 P.M. Visitation will continue Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church with a Rosary Prayer Service beginning at 10:30 A.M.
Obituary
Ruth Josepha (Krebsbach) Wangen was born in Osage, Iowa on November 10, 1949, daughter of John and Madeline (Hommez) Krebsbach. Ruth was baptized and received her First Communion at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, Iowa and later confirmed into her Catholic Faith at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, Minnesota. Ruth attended Visitation Catholic School in Stacyville, Iowa, Queen of Angels Catholic School and Pacelli Catholic Schools in Austin, Minnesota, where she graduated in 1968.
Ruth married Curtis Wangen on October 25, 1969, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lanesboro, Minnesota. They lived in the Lanesboro area, Austin, and Waseca, Minnesota before settling in the Stewart, Minnesota area in 1977. Their marriage was blessed with three children: John, Dawn, and Eric.
Ruth loved spending time with family and friends. She loved traveling but her favorite destination was home. Ruth took great joy in gift giving – and shopping for those gifts’ year around. Ruth enjoyed working in retail and made many friends throughout the years she worked in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at JCPenney, Econofoods and Cash Wise.
Ruth passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley, Minnesota, at the age of 72 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Ruth is survived by her loving husband Curtis, children; John (Maggie), Dawn (Neil) Anderson, Eric (Mary Anne); grandchildren: Madison Anderson, Pandora Anderson, Griffin Anderson, and Finn Wangen. Siblings: Carol (Dale) King, Dorothy Fuchsteiner, Joseph (Judy) Krebsbach, Judy Boots, Gary Krebsbach and Mary (Danny) Porter. In-laws: Jimmie Wangen, Bonnie Wangen, Gene (Barb) Wangen, Rhonda (Timmy) Manka, Marcia (Mike) Randall, Lorinda (Paul) Dredske, Mary Wangen and Aurora Krebsbach. Many nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, John and Madeline (Hommez) Krebsbach; her parents-in-law, James and Irma (Vickerman) Wangen; brothers, Alfred Krebsbach and Richard Krebsbach; brother-in-law, Joseph Fuchsteiner and brother-in-law, Gary Wangen.
Randy Asplund says
Curt, I am so sorry to learn of Ruth’s passing. I will pray that you experience God’s peace and comfort. Take care, my friend.
Twyla+G+Waller says
Curt and Families,
Our deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Twyla & Chuck
Cindy Kettner says
Curtis and families,
I’m sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. May God be with you all. I only heard good and loving things about her.
Cynthia Kettner
Cindy karg says
Curt and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing! I always enjoyed our visits when ever I’d see her! She was always a kind lady!! Prayers of strength to all!
Janet+(Beich)+Hall says
Curt and family,
So very sorry for your loss, prayers and sympathies to all of you.
Steve+&+Chris+Scholla+-+Hector,+MN. says
Curt & Family
So sorry to hear, Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rick+Karl says
Curt and families,
So sorry to hear about Ruth’s passing. Sending our heartfelt prayers and hugs. Rick and Bonnie Karl
MICHELLE WESTRUM says
Dawn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed catching up with Ruth whenever we ran into each other. She was always smiling and we’d have a nice little chat.
My condolences to all of you ?
Sandra Carter says
Our deepest sympathy for your loss!! Prayers and hugs to the family!!
Deb Vacek says
Curt and family
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. May Ruth’s memory forever be in your hearts..Know Jesus welcomed her home.
Deb (Kalenberg) Vacek
Jeanne Ludowese says
Curt, Dawn, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Ruth’s passing. She was always so warm and friendly to us over the years, and the visits we had were always uplifting. I always saw a twinkle in her eyes when she talked about all of you. Love is eternal. Please know that our love and prayers are with you all.
Jim & Jeanne
ERIKA AND RICHARD HOVERSTEN says
Curt and family, Dick and I are so sorry to hear about Ruth. You have our deepest sympathy. Cherish the memories!