Obituary for Ruth Esther Arneson (Ohnesorge)
Ruth Esther (Ohnesorge) Arneson, 92, died peacefully at home on March 18, 2021. She was born in Beaver Creek, Minnesota and lived on several farms around the state during the Great Depression. She moved to Minneapolis with her family in 1942 and graduated from West High School. Ruth was married for 63 years to T J (Ted) Arneson Jr until his death in 2011. Together they raised six children and built a business, Professional Instruments Company.
Ruth served as treasurer of the charity CCR for 35 years, helping with its efforts to assist children and adults with disabilities by providing adaptive equipment.
She loved nothing more than hosting family gatherings, especially at the cabin. Ruth cherished time with her grandchildren and enjoyed annual visits to the North Shore and the Minnesota State Fair.
She is survived by her brother Clark Ohnesorge Sr and sisters Carol Weidt and Floy Barthel (Lee), children Mary (Dale Hammerschmidt), Nance McClure (Walter), Jim (Deb), Martha (Randall Sayers), Paul (Sue), and Dave (Srisuda), grandchildren Victoria, Erika, Ted, Karl, David, Matthew, Carly, Sonja, Charlotte, Katie, Henry, Peter, Laura, Chris, Sam, Helen and Anna, great grandchildren Jesse, Becky, Andy, Ellie and Amelia, and many nieces and nephews.
A private burial with immediate family was held at Lakewood Cemetery; memorial service at a later date, post-pandemic. Memorials preferred to The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or HealthPartners Hospice Hope Fund.
Gill Brothers 612-861-6088
www.gillbrothers.com
Ruth served as treasurer of the charity CCR for 35 years, helping with its efforts to assist children and adults with disabilities by providing adaptive equipment.
She loved nothing more than hosting family gatherings, especially at the cabin. Ruth cherished time with her grandchildren and enjoyed annual visits to the North Shore and the Minnesota State Fair.
She is survived by her brother Clark Ohnesorge Sr and sisters Carol Weidt and Floy Barthel (Lee), children Mary (Dale Hammerschmidt), Nance McClure (Walter), Jim (Deb), Martha (Randall Sayers), Paul (Sue), and Dave (Srisuda), grandchildren Victoria, Erika, Ted, Karl, David, Matthew, Carly, Sonja, Charlotte, Katie, Henry, Peter, Laura, Chris, Sam, Helen and Anna, great grandchildren Jesse, Becky, Andy, Ellie and Amelia, and many nieces and nephews.
A private burial with immediate family was held at Lakewood Cemetery; memorial service at a later date, post-pandemic. Memorials preferred to The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or HealthPartners Hospice Hope Fund.
Gill Brothers 612-861-6088
www.gillbrothers.com