Ruth J. Brauer

April 11, 1926 - October 11, 2021

Ruth Jean Brauer, 95, of Oakford, IL passed away at Concordia Village in Springfield, IL on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 6:25 AM. She was born on April 11, 1926 in Saint Paul, MN to Ralph and Ingrid (Ringstad) Bienhoff. She married George Brauer on May 24, 1958 in Saint Paul, MN. He preceded her in death in 2006. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Danny) Pesch of Sherman, Nancy (Jerry) Brooks of Oakford; one son, James (Susan) Brauer also of Oakford; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, with two more (twins) on the way; one sister, Grace Nelson of Caledonia, MN; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Dorothy Pierce and Joan Ludwig. Ruth attended the Oakford United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s degree as a Medical Technologist. Ruth was a member of the Third Saturday Night Group and the Lynn Community Club. A private family service was held for Ruth on Sunday, October 17th at the Oakford United Methodist Church with Pastor Carol Stuffelbeam officiating. Burial took place at Oakford Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oakford United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.