Ruby M Severtson

Ruby was born on August 25, 1910 in Conger, MN to William and Elsie Janke Schneider. She attended school in Conger and 241 County School in Pickeral Lake Township. Ruby was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. She married Carl John Severtson on May 11, 1929 in Albert Lea. That union was blessed with four children, Cecil, Beverly, Ross and Larry. Ruby worked at Hotel Albert in Albert Lea for 29 years. During this time span in the fall of 1942, the kitchen staff at Hotel Albert prepared food for an 8 week period for military personnel who had flight training at the Armory in Albert Lea. This was a navy V-5 Program. The hotel also prepared food for students of St. Thomas College during the summer. Later Ruby co-owned Don & Ruby's in Lake Mills, IA for 20 years with her companion of almost 40 years, Donald Anderson. Ruby retired at the age of 72. Together Ruby and Don spent many winters following their retirement at McAllen, Texas and the summers at Lake Milacs. Ruby loved cooking, collecting dolls, playing cards, being with her family and baby sitting. She is survived by her children Beverly Estes, Northwood, IA Ross and Ruth Ann Severtson, Hayward, and Larry Severtson of Albert Lea; grandchildren, Darlene Tomlinson, Albert Lea, Marilyn and Gene Gentz, Forest City, IA, Bonnie and Richard Brevig, Northwood, IA, Nancy and Dennis Sinoski of Little Falls, MN, David Estes of Little Falls, MN, Alan and Ann Estes of Albert Lea, Jeffrey and Janet Severtson of Plymouth, MN, Stacia and Mark Schumaker of Glenville, Sandin and Lisa Grasdalen of White Bear Lake, MN, Chad and Nicky Severtson of Albert Lea, and Jason Severtson and fiance Laurie Cariveau of Woodbury, MN; 26 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, infant son, Cecil, husband, Carl Severtson, life companion, Donald Anderson, and sisters and their husbands, Florence and Helmer Matheson, Viola and Ray Morrison, Bernice and Chester Leschefske, Gladys and Joe Dixon and brothers Richard and Jeanette Schnieder and Harold Bud Schneider, son-in-law, Maynard Estes, grandson Wally Anderson Jr., and great-grandaughter, Danielle Severtson. Pall Bearers will be grandsons, David Estes, Alan Estes, Jeffrey Severtson, Chad Severtson, Jason Severtson, and Sandin Grasdalen. Honorary Pall Bearers will be granddaughters, Darlene Tomlinson, Marilyn Gentz, Bonnie Brevig, Nancy Sinoski and Stacia Schumaker. Ruby will be missed for her blazing red hair, her thoughtfulness and always being there for those who needed her. Her nickname that Donald Anderson gave her of "Ruby Doob" always brings a smile to those who loved her very much. A special thanks and appreciation from Ruby's family to her granddaughter Darlene for caring for Ruby her last days. Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and leave the rest to God. Thanks for the long life you spent with all of us; you truly will be missed as you were loved very much