Ruth Mothes

Ruth A. Mothes, age 79, a longtime resident of Siren passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Kapes Lake Assisted Living.  Ruth was born on October 25, 1940 in Polk County to parents; Roland and Alice Curtis.  On August 29, 1959, Ruth married Rudy at the First Baptist Church in Falun where she had also been baptized.  Ruth worked a couple years for General Mills and 5 years at the Nelson Store.  For over 20 years, Ruth wrote a column for the local newspaper.  Her faith was strong and so she was very involved at First Baptist Church in Falun where she was the Sunday School Superintendent.  Ruth was very supportive of the community and was instrumental in getting the Siren Ball Park started and committed for 25 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Robb; sisters; Esther Nelson and Iva Lillie; her brother, Albert Curtis. Ruth will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 60 years, Rudy; their children; Rana (John) Van Norman and Reno (Brianna) Mothes; grandchildren; Nicole Mothes, Evan Van Norman, Anya Mothes and Joren Mothes; great granddaughter, Alanis; sister; Mary Lundquist; brothers; Dale Curtis, Wayne (Sharon) Curtis, Leo Curtis and Cecil Curtis; along with numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and dear friends. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at First Baptist Church in Falun with Pastors Mike Kleven  and Steve Ward officiating.  Interment will follow at the Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery in Daniels Township.  Pallbearers will be John Van Norman, Evan Van Norman, Mike Lillie, Lee Mothes, Kent Lahners, and James Brewster.  Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com