Ruth L. Mannel, 92, of Rib Lake, passed away on Thursday,
March 5, 2020 at home, surrounded by family, under the care of Hope Hospice.
Ruth was born on April 19, 1927 to Lila Shaw in the Township
of Burns in La Crosse County. She graduated from Sparta High School in 1945.
She worked for Dodge & Davis Department Store as a cashier and then at the
Bank of Sparta.
She married Kenneth O. Mannel on June 11, 1950 in Sparta at
the United Methodist Church. Together they moved to Milwaukee for a short time.
They then moved to Rib Lake in August 1956 to work at Taylor Funeral Home,
which later became Mannel Funeral Home. After selling the funeral home, Ruth
went on to work at Golden Age Nursing Home as Activity Director for 4 years.
Ruth and Kenneth then bought and operated Ed Thum’s –Phillip 66 Oil Co, which
became Mannel Oil Co., until their retirement.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Kenneth; children, Karon
(James) Dallmann of Rib Lake, Kim (Leon) Gasek of Medford, Kevin (Shirl) Mannel
of Cedar Falls, Kyle (Penny) Mannel of Fremont, and Kurt (Petti) Mannel of Rib
Lake; 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Ruth is survived by many
other friends and family.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, and a
sister.
A memorial service for Ruth will take place on Saturday,
March 14, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Rib Lake at 11:00 AM, with
Pastor Angel Rosario officiating. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery
in Sparta on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Visitation will take place at the United
Methodist Church in Rib Lake on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9:00 AM until the
time of service at 11:00 AM.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
