Ruth A. Jacobs

Ruth A. Jacobs, 95 of St. Charles died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.Ruth was born February 11, 1920 in St. James, MN to Arthur and Alvina (Engelbrecht) Luther. She graduated from St. James High School and attended beauty school in Minneapolis. On August 3, 1947, she married Arthur Jacobs in Janesville, MN. She owned and operated her own beauty shops in St. James, New Ulm and St. Charles. In 1949, Ruth and Art purchased the Sasse Funeral Home in St. Charles. Ruth graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1950, becoming a licensed funeral director. She and Art built the Jacobs Funeral Home in Lewiston, operating both locations until retiring in April 1976. Art passed away in 1978. Following her retirement, she spent winters in Florida. She also was able to travel to many parts of the world.Ruth was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary where she also served as president; and was active in 4-H, also serving as president. She was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church where she was very active, serving as the Lutheran Women's Missionary League President in 1978, teaching Sunday school and was Care Group chairman for over 10 years. Ruth enjoyed playing cards and taking part in the activities at the nursing home.She is survived by 15 nieces and nephews.Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Art in 1978; parents; brother, Wilbur Luther; sisters, Laura Stradtman, Doris Buerkle, Dorothy Sodeman and Mildred Witte; newphews, David Stradtman, Ronald Stradtman and Marvin Witte.Ruth's family would like to express a special thank you to Chosen Valley Care Center for their loving care and comfort.Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2015 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in St. Charles with the Reverend Samuel Morsching officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Ruth will be laid to rest at the Janesville Cemetery. Memorials are preferred. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.Share a memory of Ruth and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.