Ruth Husing

Ruth M. Husing, 85, of Kingsford, formerly of Minneapolis, died Tues. April 5, 2011 at Evergreen Assisted Living. She was born on May 7, 1925 in Avon, MN, the daughter of the late Henry and Hildegard (Sabrowsky) Schlueter. Ruth married James K. Husing on Aug. 28, 1948 in Albany, MN. He preceded her in death in Dec. of 1997. Ruth was the cook and kitchen manager at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis for many years. Because of Ruth’s cooking ability and management expertise, Roosevelt High School was the last school in the Minneapolis district which continued to serve fresh homemade meals everyday to their students. When Ruth retired, the food went to pre-packaged delivery. Her employees said she never asked them to do anything that she wouldn’t do herself. Ruth will be remembered as being fair and fun. Ruth was an avid Democrat and a member of the Minneapolis League of Women Voters. She loved her city of Minneapolis, belonged to its hiking club, and was an avid supporter of all Minneapolis activities. Ruth loved to cook and bake. She creatively designed her home to entertain her family and friends. She was an active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. She also enjoyed traveling and has been to Scotland, England, Iceland, Costa Rica, Belize, South Korea and all over the United States. Ruth has lived with Alzheimer’s disease since 2003. She was currently a resident in the memory care unit at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford. The care at Evergreen was an answer to her family’s prayers. Prior to living at Evergreen, while living in Minneapolis, she went to Mount Olivet Adult Daycare. Mount Olivet was an intergenerational daycare also involving young children, which she really enjoyed. Ruth is survived by two children James M. (Tracy) Husing of Iron Mountain, and Jeanne Husing L’Heureux of Minneapolis, two sisters Rosie (Lyman) Rognholt of Coon Rapids, MN, and Gertrude (Walter) Jochum of St. Paul, MN one sister-in-law Clara Schlueter, seven grandchildren Autumn L’Heureux, Brea L’Heureux, Samuel (Holly Sylvester) L’Heureux, Erin Husing, Adam (Kathryn) Husing, and Jacob (Brenda) Husing, four great grandchildren Rediet and Kolbe Husing, Landon L’Heureux and Tate Sylvester, and many nieces nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers Edwin and John Schlueter. Visitation will be Sat. from 3-4pm at Minnehaha Communion Church. Funeral services will be Sat. at 4pm at the church. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. The family would like to thank the staff at the Evergreen Assisted Living Memory Care Unit for their loving care. Condolences to the family of Ruth M. Husing can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Ruth Husing

April 5, 1926 - April 5, 2011