Ruth L. Rahm

Ruth Signe Louise Rahm, 101, of lron Mountain went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at Freeman Health and Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford. She passed from life to death to Eternal Life after a long and fruitful service to both God and man. She was born March 16, 1920, in Foster City, the daughter of the late Henning and Anna Pearson. She graduated from Felch High School and later from North Park College School of Nursing in Chicago as a registered nurse. She began her nursing career by doing visiting nursing for Metropolitan Life and later working for Dr. Smith, then for Dr. Huron and then retiring from Dr. Dan Mitchell to care for her husband. Ruth married Lawrence Rahm on Dec. 13, 1947, at the Foster City Mission Covenant Church. They lived in lron Mountain the rest of their lives while raising a family. Lawrence preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 1982. ln addition to her parents, Henning and Anna, Ruth was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Pearson. Survivors include her son, Daniel, and his son, Andy, who was the joy of her life; nephews, Jerry (Sharri) Pearson, and Glenn (Joanne) Pearson; niece, Marylynn (Dave) Verley; and nephew, Martin Anderson. One person who was very close to Ruth was Krls Anderson Marsden. She showed Ruth true Christian love by her words and especially actions, and we would like to thank her for that. Ruth was constantly busy in her homelife cooking, cleaning, sewing, and gardening. When her home duties were finished she would play her "Search-a-Word" game and do crossword puzzles. Ruth was completely dedicated to church work. Her jobs included Ladies Choir director, Senior Choir Director, and singing solos, duets, and trios. She was the Primary Dept. Superintendent for several years and led the singing and provided piano accompaniment for Children's Church, where she also started the Chime Choir. Tone bars were later donated to church and Ruth organized and led the adult group. She, and others, organized a group for the retired people in church known as CBS - Covenant Brothers and Sisters. They met monthly for a time of spiritual and social encouragement. Their Christmas parties at the Dickinson Hotel attracted as many as one hundred attendees. Branching off from this group, the "Singing Strings" was born. People who had musical instruments and singing talent were recruited to sing and play Christian melodies at elder care facilities 2-3 times a month. Ruth even provided musical interludes for the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home at times. ln her "spare time" she made church banners and also created cards of encouragement to send to those in need, which we called "Cute Cards by Ruth.” Visitation will be held 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the First Covenant Church on Saturday, Oct. 15th with a Celebration of Life following at 11 a.m. and a luncheon at 12 noon. Rev. Chad Harrison will officiate. A private burial for immediate family will take place in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Condolences to the family of Ruth Rahm may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Ruth L. Rahm

March 16, 1920 - January 24, 2022