Service Information
Ruth S. Doerr, age 98, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Fernando, rural Stewart, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Ruth Sophia Doerr was born on May 19, 1927, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Julius and Anna (Buboltz) Klukas. Ruth was baptized as an infant on May 25, 1927, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on May 5, 1940. She received her education in Hutchinson.
Ruth was united in marriage to Jerome Doerr at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with five children, Nancy, Steven, Susan, Mary, and Luann. Ruth and Jerome resided in rural Stewart, Minnesota, and later moved to Hutchinson. They shared 63 years of marriage prior to the passing of Jerome on August 22, 2008.
Ruth was employed as a nurse’s aide at the Buffalo Lake Nursing Home in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. She was a compassionate caregiver, cherishing her work at the nursing home which gave her lifelong friends and memories. Ruth was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Fernando, Minnesota.
Ruth was a crafter, engaged in embroidery, crocheting, knitting, and weaving rugs on the loom. She also decorated special occasion cakes for friends and family. Ruth enjoyed gardening and keeping an eye on the crops in the field. She cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren, and friends.
Ruth passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 98 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Ruth is survived by her:
Children, Nancy Redetzke and her husband, Dale of Hutchinson, MN,
Steven Doerr and wife, Nok of Thailand,
Susan Davis and her husband, Ron of Cannon Falls, MN,
Luann Helget and her husband, Ted of Stewart, MN;
Grandchildren, Ryan, Sonya, Carey, Chris, Kory, Kelli, Shannon, Jessica, Bruce, Derek, and Dora;
Great-grandchildren, Alex, Luke, William, Runyon, Cecelia, Amelia, Braden, Haley, Nicholas, Kaden, Kyle, Roy, William, Ella, Ava, Matthew, Faith, Jedi, Cade, and Anthony;
Special Friend, Carol Runke;
Many other relatives and friends.
Ruth is preceded in death by her Parents, Julius and Anna Klukas; Husband, Jerome Doerr; Daughter, Mary Kosek; Son-in-law, Chuck Kosek; Brother-in-law, Charles Doerr.
Val Roepke Uecker says
My Sympathy to the family. I always enjoyed visiting with Ruth. Always amazed how capable she was for her age. She will certainly be missed by all who knew her. She is in a wonderful place with the Lord. Bless her memory.
Fern Hoff says
Nancy Redetzke and Family, I am thinking of you at the death of your Mother. May God grant you comfort.
Lorie Kurth-Kirtz says
Sympathies. I worked with Ruth at the BL Healthcare center many years ago. She was so sweet and dear to the residents and co-workers. She was a wonderful role model for us younger kids.
Renee Engelmann lann says
It’s been a long time since I worked with Ruth at Buffalo Lake Nursing home. I remeber her beautiful demeanor and love for geriatrics. She was a gem. My sympathy for the family. May her memories suffice .
Adrianne Henschke says
To the family of Ruth Doerr:
My most sincere sympathy to you as you mourn the loss of your mom.
Even though I had not known Ruth a long time, I was often told by my mother , of the many things her and Ruth did together. They worked together at BLHCC, enjoyed hobbies together, took trips together, went out to lunch
and often met at Cactus with the St. Paul’s gals and St. Matthew’s gals for Sunday dinner.
After mom moved to BLHCC, Ruth was a welcome visitor who always brought her “handwork” and reading material. Mom looked forward to Ruth’s visits.
Prayers and warm thoughts are with your family as we enter the Christmas season without our Moms.
Adrianne (Kottke) Henschke
Donna Meyer says
Sorry for your loss. Ruth was such a beautiful lady. Remembering when Ruth and my mother Esther would sit and visit together, and I was also there. Sending prayers.
Deb Vacek says
so sorry for your loss..I worked with her for several years at the nursing home and enjoyed working with her.
Prayers for all of you
Chris Hart says
Ruth, you meant the world to us…..Kory, Chris & I always loved seeing you & Jerome at your house in Stewart!! You always welcomed us in with open arms, a warm meal & a place to stay while we were hunting. Thank you for all the wonderful memories, you will be missed dearly : (
Sincerely,
Chris Hart (Mankato)
Thomas Sunde says
So sorry in hearing of Ruth’s passing. I so rarely hear of hometown news because of the distance and years, from home. My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.