RUEHLOW, Dorothy Mae (Beck) 1912-2002

RUEHLOW, BECK, SHOARS, DUENOW

Posted By: Karen L. Robertson (email)
Date: 1/22/2012 at 19:15:25

Dorothy Mae Ruehlow, age 89, of Osage died July 24, 2002 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Dorothy was born on August 29, 1912 in Kerkhoven, Mn., the daughter of Thomas and Lillian Shoars Beck. She was baptized November 30, 1917 and was confirmed June 19, 1927 at the Lutheran Church in Kerkhoven, Mn. She graduated in May of 1931 from the Osage High School. On June 14, 1933, Dorothy was united in marriage to Walter Ruehlow at her parent's farm northwest of Osage. They made their home on a farm near Osage, where they farmed for 60 years, until moving to Osage in 1994. During their retirement, Walt and Dorothy enjoyed spending their winters in Florida. Walter died August 30, 2001. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage. She sang in the church choir for many years. She was treasurer of May Country School for many years and also was a 4-H leader. She enjoyed her hobbies, painting, making afghans, quilting and enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

Funeral services were held July 26, 2002, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Christian F. Gugel officiating. Interment was at the Osage Cemetery.

Survived by: Son: Charles Ruehlow and his wife Lois of Osage and their sons Darwin, Terry, Steve, Michael and James: Daughter: Janice Duenow of Osage and her daughters Laura Duenow and Janelle Dokken, 15 great grandchildren.

Preceded by Parents; Husband Walter in 2001, 4 brothers and one sister.

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