Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud, MN for Martha Katherine Ruehle, age 94 of St. Cloud, who died on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud. Reverend Ben Kociemba will officiate. Entombment will be in Assumption Mausoleum, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Martha was born on August 9, 1920 in Melrose, MN the daughter of Anton and Angeline (Spaeth) Kortenbusch. She grew up and attended school in Melrose graduating in 1938. She then moved to St. Cloud where she worked and met her future husband Leonard Ruehle.
She was united in marriage to Leonard on June 18, 1940 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, MN. Four children were born to this union. They then made their home in St. Cloud, where she raised her children. While raising the children she worked at the family Skelly Station, and later worked for Hallmark Card Store at Crossroad Mall. She donated her time helping with the Girl Scouts, working with Christian Women and also helping with funeral luncheons.
Martha (aka “Cookie”) enjoyed cooking, reading books, gardening, spending time with her family, traveling with Leonard and visiting people they made friends with through their travels.
She was an original member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Christian Women and Girl Scouts of America.
In addition to her parents and husband Leonard, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters; Dorothy Tiemann, Philomena Altendahl, Adeline Brickweg, Irene Blenker, Albert Kortenbusch, Anthony Kortenbusch, Arnold Kortenbusch and Leo Kortenbusch.
She is survived by; two daughters, Mary (Jeff) Bates, Oconomowoc, WI, Pam (Jeff Van Voorhis) Ruehle of Browerville, two sons, Don Ruehle of Port Aranses, TX, and Gary (Chelle) Ruehle of Mesa, AZ, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, two sisters, Erma Bautch of St. Cloud, and Marcella Hinnenkamp of Melrose, brother-in-law, Andrew Blenker of Albany, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Dear Don, Mary, Gary and Pam,
Your Mom was a wonderful Mother-In-Law and great role model to/for me. She was one of the best homemakers I’ve ever known. In fact, I’ve never met her equal when it came to her well stocked basement freezer. She was always prepared to serve a Five Star feast, at the drop of a hat:) I loved and respected her, and always enjoyed her sparkle and spirit. Kudos to her for always living life on her own terms.
My sincere & heart felt condolences, Judi
Hi Mary, Don, Pam, and Gary,
Your mother was such a fun loving and spirit filled lady. I spent many hours at your home growing up and she always treated me very well and made me feel at home. Even if I came over a little too early for Mary she would either invite me in to wake Mary up or tell me nicely to come back later! She didn’t treat me like the little pest I was! I loved knowing she was still living in her house in the old neighborhood and I will miss the good feeling that gave me. I’m happy she lived most of her time independently like she wanted. You were all blessed with super parents and I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your mother. I’m so sorry I’m leaving for Arizona today and won’t be here to celebrate her life.
My sincere sympathy,
Penny Reiter White
We honor Mrs. Ruehle because of the wonderful job she did in raising Gary. He is loved dearly by us and are so fortunate to have him in our family. His pain is our pain and we wish to express our condolences to the entire Ruehle family. Gary, Chelle, Reece,Payton sorry for your loss. There is a special place in Heaven for your Mother/Grandmother. Love Maw Maw n Paw Paw
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud, MN. Reverend Ben Kociemba will officiate. Entombment will be in Assumption Mausoleum, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
