L. Ruth Anderson, age 90 of Monroe, WI formerly of Argyle, WI passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Rachael's Choice Adult Family Home in Monroe. She was born December 15, 1926 in Adams Township in Green County, WI the daughter of Lewis and Annie (Berg) Olson. Ruth graduated from Argyle High School in 1945. Ruth worked as a bookkeeper at the State Bank in Argyle before her marriage. She was united in marriage to Colbjorn "Colly" Anderson on April 7, 1956 at Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Ruth lived and farmed in Blanchard Township in Lafayette County with her husband until retiring in 1984. In 2003, they moved to Monroe where she has resided since.
Ruth is survived by her nieces and nephews: Kristine Olson and Ann (John) Meade both of Blanchardville, WI, Sylvan (Jan) Olson of Monticello, WI, Myron (Geri) Olson of Monroe, and Neil (Val) Olson of Beaver Dam, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on May 8, 2006; one son in infancy; one brother: Arthur Olson; and two sisters-in-law: Marion Olson, and Mildred Olson.
Ruth was a member of Adams Lutheran Church in rural Argyle. She cherished the time she spent with her family, creating memories they will all remember forever. Her family and friends will always remember her for her baking abilities, especially her Norwegian baked goods.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Adams Lutheran Church (N7148 County Road A, rural Argyle) with Rev. Jennifer Kuhnert officiating. Burial will be in Adams Lutheran Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Ruth's name.
Ruth is survived by her nieces and nephews: Kristine Olson and Ann (John) Meade both of Blanchardville, WI, Sylvan (Jan) Olson of Monticello, WI, Myron (Geri) Olson of Monroe, and Neil (Val) Olson of Beaver Dam, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on May 8, 2006; one son in infancy; one brother: Arthur Olson; and two sisters-in-law: Marion Olson, and Mildred Olson.
Ruth was a member of Adams Lutheran Church in rural Argyle. She cherished the time she spent with her family, creating memories they will all remember forever. Her family and friends will always remember her for her baking abilities, especially her Norwegian baked goods.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Adams Lutheran Church (N7148 County Road A, rural Argyle) with Rev. Jennifer Kuhnert officiating. Burial will be in Adams Lutheran Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Ruth's name.