Service Information
Ruth Hoof, age 92, of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Private Family Graveside Service will be held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Lester Prairie, Minnesota.
Online Guest Book is available at www.mcbridechapel.com
Obituary
Ruth Louise (Kohls) Hoof was born on September 5, 1927, in Victor Township, Howard Lake, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Charles and Emma (Beiersdorf) Kohls. Ruth was baptized as an infant on September 25, 1927, by the Rev. C. Peltz at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on May 4, 1941, by the Rev. Theo. Rolf at St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany, Minnesota. Her confirmation verse was 1 Timothy 6:12. Ruth received her education thru the 8th Grade at St. Mark Lutheran Parochial School in New Germany.
On February 24, 1945, Ruth was joined in Holy Matrimony with Raymond Hoof at St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany by the Rev. John Meyer. Ruth and Ray farmed in the New Germany area from 1945 to 1972 and moved to Lester Prairie in 1972. Their marriage was blessed with five children, Larry, Donald, Shirley, Lynette and James. Ruth and Ray shared over 53 years of marriage until Ray passed away on August 19, 1998.
Ruth was well known for her beautiful rug weaving talent, which was handed down by her parents, at one point she had five looms. People came from all over to have rugs made. Ruth enjoyed fishing with Ray on Lake Milacs. She also loved her gardening, playing cards, and was especially involved with keeping the flowers and plants in front and inside St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church looking so beautiful. Ruth was always willing to help with events going on at church. She loved music especially entertaining on the organ.
Ruth had been a resident of GlenFields Living with Care since 2015. She loved playing cards, Bingo, putting puzzles together and playing her organ. She was never in her room and always on the move. Ruth passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 92 years, 7 months and 22 days.
Blessed be her memory.
Ruth is survived by her:
Children, Larry Hoof and his wife, Jeanette, of Lester Prairie, MN,
Donald Hoof and his wife, LaJean, of Lester Prairie, MN,
Shirley (Hoof) Vinkemeier of Chanhassen, MN,
Lynette (Hoof) Buckentin and her husband, Richard, of Hamburg, MN,
James Hoof and his wife, Julie, of Lester Prairie, MN;
Grandchildren, Daryn Hoof and his wife, Melanie,
Lori (Hoof) Quast and her husband, Jason,
Rachel (Hoof) Ricard,
Ryan Hoof,
Michelle (Vinkemeier) Coy and her husband, Matt,
Marc Vinkemeier and his wife, Bonnie,
Jonathan Buckentin and his wife, Colleen,
Kristi (Buckentin) Ziegler,
Jodi Hoof,
JaNaye Hoof;
Granddaughter-In-Law, Dana (Hoof) Girtler;
Great Grandchildren, Kya, Brayden and Colby Hoof, Addison and Clayton Hoof, Clara Quast, Noah, Maya and Sophia Ricard, Emily and
Jonathan Vinkemeier, Morgan Coy, Connor and Jocelyn Buckentin, Kala and Katie Ziegler;
Sister-In-Law, Esther Hoof;
Brother-In-Law, Orville Bachmann;
Nephews, Nieces, Other relatives and many friends.
Ruth is preceded in death by her Parents, Charles and Emma Kohls, Husband, Raymond “Ray” Hoof; Grandson, Daryl Hoof; Great Grandson, Wyatt Coy.
The family would like to thank the staff at GlenFields Living with Care for their loving care of Ruth.
Anna May Oelfke says
Rick, Lynette & family-You have my condolences, and am keeping you in my prayers at this difficult time. Anna May
Bonnie Hahn says
sincere sympathies to the Hoof families.
Lynette Tellers says
We send our thoughts and prayers to the Hoof family,
Charleen Engelmann says
Rick, Lynette and family~ Our deepest sympathies to all of you and your extended families. Your mom was such a wonderful roommate to Helma when they were in LTC, before moving to Glenfields and their own separate rooms. I so enjoyed talking with Ruth each week when I visited until the quarantine. I was very glad to see she was able to return to playing her organ once again after her surgery ~ her great joy and motivation! We would laugh when she said she would have one song in her head but that isn’t what came out of her fingers when she played. I told her what came out of her fingers was what was in her heart! She had the incredible gift of playing by ear; she laughed and said that was one of God’s blessings to her because she couldn’t see as well as she once did! I will so much miss talking and laughing with her. Our love, Loren and Charleen
Cheryl Bachmann says
My deepest sympathies to the entire Hoof family on the loss of you mom Ruth. Such a great lady! You will all be in my prayers.
Jack and Ann Marie Gleason says
Thinking of all of all the family. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Ruth was special lady! She enjoyed her organ playing, I don’t think her day was complete if she didn’t play it everyday. We will miss Aunt Ruth very much! I have you all in my prayers.
Kathy Withrow (Hoernemann) says
My deepest sympathies to the entire Hoof family. Ruth was a very special lady. She will be missed by all.
Maynard Holtz says
To the Hoof family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of your Mothers passing. May God bless you all. Shirley & Maynard Holtz
David and Arla Huser says
To the Hoof family. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are extended to you all. Sorry we can’t meet in person for hugs. Thinking of all of you!
Joanne & Gene Sauter says
Extending our sympathy to all of Ruth’s family. What a beautiful picture of your mom! She certainly was a very talented, ambitious lady. I especially remember her musical talent and wonderful sense of humor, not to mention her beautiful smile. May all of you be comforted by many fond memories.
Rick &lee says
Will miss our great neighbor who made us feel so welcome when we move to lester
George and Patricia Coy says
Our caring thoughts are with your family. Our sympathy to all
Linda Peterson says
Rick and Lynette
So sorry to hear about your mother. May you find comfort knowing she is safe in the arms of Jesus.
Harold &Lois Hoof says
Aloha. Sending our deepest sympathy for the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve and sift through the memories. Blessings.
Harold &Lois
Gordon Houk says
I was able to experience a number of times where Ruth was a blessing. I gave her some boxes of materials after Joy died and she made numerous rugs for me. Some I am still using. Also I was able to repair her theater organ several times and enjoyed her hospitality as she often gave me a treat. Very warm memories of Ruth.
Lois Raduenz says
My sympathy to all of Ruth’s family. I remember her smile and always was busy. I also remember her telling Joyce, “you have such pretty hair”. I was surprised when she played her organ for me at Glencoe. From memory. She was a sweet lady.
Roger & Ruth Templin says
Our deepest sympathy for your family.
Mavis Hecksel, Bernice and Dan Miller, Ron and Susanne Templin, Charles Templin & Dee Brown, Roger and Ruth Templin says
Our sincere sympathy to you all in the loss of your mother and grandmother Ruth she was a special and talented person we all have rugs that she made. We also remember so many shared times growing up, but know they’re all together now dancing in heaven.
Hold all your memories of her in your hearts forever.
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