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- Bio: Ruth was born to Carl John and Anna Tufte Helgeson in Bode, Iowa and was baptized in the Bode Lutheran Church. After graduating from Emmetsburg high School where she was a cheerleader, she attended community college.Ruth married Harry Porter (Hal) Wilson on March 25, 1944 at the Grace Lutheran Church in La Grange, Illinois. The had 44 wonderful years together until Hal's death in 1988. Ruth and Hal had three children, Robert Harry, JoAnn (Jody) and Jon Alan. Their youngest son Jon preceded them in death at 31 years of age in a car accident. There are 5 grand children - Christine, Ken, David, Jon and Kenneth; 4 great-grand children-Christopher, Jordan Brian and Samantha, plus one on the way. Ruth married Erhardt Christian (E.C.) Schempp in 1991. The remained together until E.C. death in 1999.Ruth loved to entertain, travel, play bridge and other card games. She also enjoyed knitting, arts and crafts and ceramics. For many years she bowled, played tennis and loved gardening. Her favorite was growing orchids. She volunteered as a Candy Striper and has always been active in the Lutheran church.She will me missed by many friends, family and extended family.Obituary read at the celebration of Eternal LifeSan Marcos Lutheran ChurchFebruary 24, 2007
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1921 - 2007 (85 år)
