Ruth Anne Johnson, nee Ponath, age 89 of Cameron, WI, formerly of New Richmond, WI passed away peacefully on August 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on May 24, 1929 in Stillwater, MN. She married Milton V. “Mike” Johnson on March 10, 1948 in Stillwater, MN. The union was blessed with six children. Ruth is survived by Charlene (John) Hoyt, Cathy (Bill) Meehan, Cynthia (Jeffrey) Harley, and Timothy (Mary) Johnson; grandchildren, Ed (Diane) Nordquist, Alex (Inger) Nordquist, Tammy (Mike) Meehan-Russell, Nerissa (Daniel) Solovitz, Daniel (Kari) Meehan, Emily Harley, Jacob Johnson, Grace Johnson, Emma Johnson; nephew, Clifford Kiesow; great-grandchildren, Kenzie Nordquist, Isabella Sanderud-Nordquist, Matthew Russell, Trent Meehan, Catie Russell, Ayla Douglas, Johannas Sanderud-Nordquist, Aiden Meehan, Lily Sanderud-Nordquist, Ajay Douglas, Oscar Solovitz; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Johnson; parents, Edward H. and Luella V (Hauck) Ponath; sister, Sylvia (Russell) Kiesow; and sons, Richard “Rick” Johnson and Scott Johnson. Ruth lead an active life. She was a retired legal assistant and retired clerk for the Township of Star Prairie. Ruth was an avid reader and loved the library. Memorials are preferred, and all gifts will be donated to the Carleton A. Friday Memorial Library. A Celebration of Ruth’s Life was held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 11 am at the Bakken-Young Beebe Chapel, 112 W 3rd Street, New Richmond, WI. Memorial visitation was held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 10-11 am at the funeral home. Interment was held in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.
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Charlene & Family: Was sad to hear of your mothers passing. I remember many times coming to your home and being greeted by her smile and “Where are you girls off to?” Charlene it has been a long time since I have seen you and Cathy. Have memories of your first new car the “Duster”! Please accept my sincere sympathies during this time of loss. May God Bless your family and cherish the many memories of your mother.
An Old Friend,
Mary Beth Lundy Rivard (Class of 66)
Ohhh, Marybeth, thank you. We did have a lot of fun. Brings back great memories. Mom is already missed.
I’m so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. I did her hair for many years until she moved out of New Richmond. She was so proud of all of her family. I enjoyed all her stories about all of you and all the special birthdays you did for her. Heaven gained a true angel!!
Thank you. She’s really our angel now. We know she’s watching over us.
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