Ruth L. Strack

Ruth L. Strack was born on December 5, 1950 in Crookston to James and Marie (Ovsak) Bratton. During her employment years she worked mostly for Lake Region Medical Center and Chaska Public Schools before retirement. Ruth married James Strack on June 1, 1985 and they made their home in rural Arlington. Ruth passed away suddenly on January 5, 2022 at her residence. She is survived by her husband Jim; son Joe Johnson; daughter and son-in-law Rosemary and David Panetti; grandsons A.J. and Joe; siblings Charlotte Hanson, Jim Bratton, Margo Bratton, John Bratton.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Friday, March 18 ^th at the  Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. There will be no formal funeral service. Inurnment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.