Leona Ruud Obituary (1907 - 2003) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

LEONA E. RUUD Leona E. Ruud, age 96, of Menomonie died Tues., Nov. 18, 2003 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. The former Leona Torgerson was born on July 22, 1907 to John G. and Anna (Brumberg) Torgerson. She graduated from Dunn Co. Agricultural School and Dunn Co. Normal. She taught at Hilltop School for a few years. Leona married Helmer Ruud on April 5, 1930 in Menomonie. They farmed in Little Elk Creek until moving to Menomonie after retirement in 1980. Helmer preceded her in death in 1986. Leona was a member of Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church, a member of the Ladies' Aid and a Sunday School Teacher. She was also a member of Little Elk Creeks' Homemakers Club and she and Helmer were leaders of Little Elk Creek 4-H. Leona is survived by: Her daughter, Arlene Johnson of Wausau 3 grandchildren Jay Johnson of Superior Jan (fianc�e Diane) Johnson of Minocqua Wendy (Bill) Peacy of Wausau 2 great-grandchildren, Cheyenne and Jade Johnson of Superior 3 sisters Norma Smeltzer of Menomonie Gladys Hayden of Mondovi Frances (George) Frank of Eau Claire 2 sisters-in-law Kathryn Torgerson of Black River Falls Juanita Torgerson of Altoona Many well loved nieces and nephews who were very special to Leona She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Helmer; a son-in-law, Lowell Johnson; 4 brothers LaVern, Ingar, Alvin and John Torgerson; 3 sisters, Minda Shaker, Helen Klumb and Tina Rasmusson Thank you to the staff at the American Lutheran Home for the wonderful care that was given to Leona and to everyone who remembered her these past years. It is greatly appreciated by her family. Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM Sat., Nov. 29 at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church in Menomonie with the Rev. Steven Carlson officiating. Burial in Froen Cemetery, Twp. of Red Cedar, Dunn Co. Leona's family welcomes friends and family on Sat. from 12:30 PM until time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the charity of your choice. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.