Ruth Sand

Ruth Sand IRON MOUNTAIN - Ruth M. Sand, 90, formerly of 112 W. Ludington St., Iron Mountain, died Monday, July 26, 2004, at Freeman Nursing Center of Kingsford. She was born on Jan. 11, 1914, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Louis and Suzanna (Sekerka) Roth. Ruth moved to this area from Alpha at the age of nine and had been a resident here since that time. She attended Iron Mountain High School and Dundon's Business College. She married Bertel Sand on Nov. 16, 1946, and he preceded her in death in September of 1975. Ruth was an active member of First Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school for more than 30 years. She enjoyed visiting people in the hospital and was a faithful volunteer for the hospital league at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW). Ruth was a den leader for the Cub Scouts for several years and donated blood for many years. She and her sister-in-law, Evelyn Roth, operated a cake decorating business for several years. Ruth and her husband also owned and operated their own trucking company, Sand Transfer for five years. She had worked for Hayward Interiors for more than 20 years. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards. Ruth is survived by a son, David (Lynn) Sand of Iron Mountain; two grandchildren, Sarah (Tim) Wenzel of Plainfield, Wis. and Amy Sand of Iron Mountain; and three nieces, Barbara (Jim) Edberg of Felch, Lois (Alan) Granquist of Breitung Township, and Kristin Stefani of Escanaba. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Ralph Roth, and brothers, John and Lewis Roth. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at the church. Rev. Peter Jonas will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ruth Sand online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Ruth Sand

July 26, 1914 - July 26, 2004