Ruth Joyce Steinfeldt

WINONARuth Joyce Steinfeldt, 53, of Winona, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI with family by her side following a short battle with cancer.Ruth was born June 30, 1961 in La Crosse to Rolland and Geraldine (Unnasch) Steinfeldt. She graduated from Houston High School in 1979.Throughout her life, she held positions at Houston Publishing Company, St. Mary's College, Pillsbury Corporation, and Sauer Memorial Home. Ruth was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church and served on the Board of Evangelism.Ruth loved life and had an infectious laugh and smile that touched all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, visiting, singing karaoke, cooking, and relaxing with her cat, Tabby.Ruth is survived by her sister, Rachel Steinfeldt of Winona; 2 brothers, Jeff (Patricia Erdmann) of Dakota and Randy (Kitricia Tostenson) of Houston; 5 nephews, Joshua Steinfeldt of Winona, Andrew (Bridget) Steinfeldt of Spring Valley, WI, Nicholas Steinfeldt of Dakota, Scott Steinfeldt of Houston, and Adam (Connie) Steinfeldt of Caledonia; 1 niece, Stacy Steinfeldt of Houston; 4 great-nephews, Zachary Steinfeldt, Hector Steinfeldt, Matthew Steinfeldt, and Daniel Steinfeldt; and 2 great-nieces, Olivia Yohe and Hannah Steinfeldt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rolland and Geraldine Steinfeldt, and many aunts and uncles.Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Winona with visitation one hour prior. Reverend Richard Moore will officiate. Burial will follow at Bush Cemetery in Ridgeway.Please share a memory of Ruth with her family and view her video tribute at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/531645