Marjean L. Ruddle

Marjean Louise Ruddle was born on Sept 9,1941 in Wood Lake, Minnesota, a twin daughter born to Arnold and Louise (Behm) Voigt.   She was baptized into the Kingdom of God and made an heir of eternal life on October 12,1941.  Marjean confessed her Christian faith and faithfulness to her savior and Lord Jesus Christ thru the Rite of Confirmation on May 22,1955.   She graduated from Wood Lake High School in 1959 and Mankato Commercial College in 1960 for Business machine Accounting career.   First employed by the Soo Line Railroad, then after raising 2 boys, with the City of St Louis Park.  She retired to Maple Lake in 2000.   Marjean was a breast cancer survivor (1998).

Marjean was united in marriage to William Ruddle on April 1, 1967 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN.   Her hobbies included bowling, sewing and gardening.  She was active with Maple Lake Red Hats lunch group and Maple Lake Lady Bug garden club.  She was an active volunteer with the Wise Penny Thrift Shoppe In Buffalo for many years.  Marjean was a member of the choir at Timothy Lutheran, St Louis Park MN, and St Peter’s Lutheran in Monticello, MN. The Lord Jesus called Marjean to himself in heaven on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 at the age of 79 years.  Survivors include her husband William, (son) Kevin Ruddle and wife Becky of New Hope, MN; (son) Kenneth Ruddle of Prior Lake, MN.  9 grandchildren: Zach, Nich, Evan, Amanda, Jack, Luke, Caitlin, Lexie, Emma and 2 great-grandchildren : Aubrey, Harry. Sisters and brother as follow:  Merlin Voigt and wife Pamela of Waukee, IA;  Marian Mundale and husband G. Ronald of Maiden Rock, WI and Marcia Schottler and husband Wayne of Helena, MT. Nieces and nephews as follow: Tamra and Garry Voigt; Melissa Mazurek; Jennifer Corrigan; Jeff Mundale. Marjean was preceded in death by her parents; (sister) Marlys Jones; (sister) Mavis Hatcliff; (daughter-in-law) Anne Ruddle. A Christian funeral and memorial service is being held at Friday, Jan. 8, 2020 2 PM at St Peters Lutheran Church, with Pastor Green officiating. (mywels.com/marjeanruddle) Memorial contributions may be made to St Peter’s Church or as donors choose. Arr. Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel 763-295-2918 www.petersongrimsmochapel.com

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