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STENSGAARD, Ruth Antje Margaret (40825)

Birth

  • Born on April 25, 1919 in Craik, Moose Jaw Census Division, SK

Death

  • Died on January 23, 2009 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND
  • Buried in Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Cass Co., ND

Marriages

Children

Notes

  • Obituary: Ruth A. Kringler, 89, Fargo, N.D., formerly Buffalo, N.D., died on Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Elim Care Center, Fargo. Ruth Antje Margaret Stensgaard was born April 25, 1919 in Craik, Saskatchewan, Canada to Alfred and Harmka (Raveling) Stensgaard. She immigrated with her parents and sister, Alice, from Canada to Buffalo, N.D. in 1936. She graduated from Buffalo High School. After graduation, she attended Valley City Teacher's College and earned a Standard degree. Following her education, she taught at Moore Consolidated, Wimbledon and Buffalo Public Schools. Ruth married Robert Houston Kringler on June 4, 1946 in Buffalo, N.D. The union was blessed with five children: Roberta (Curtiss) Mundahl, Cando, N.D., Jennifer (Gary) Gillis, Storden, Minn., John (Jan) Kringler, Fargo, N.D., Mary (Keith) Gohdes, Mapleton, N.D., Ruth E. (Mike) Fuller, Maricopa, Ariz. Grandchildren: Carrin (Jeff) Thorpe, Carolyn (Layton) Reynolds, Courtney Mundahl; Heather (Ken) Thiesen, Janelle Gillis, Mandey Gillis and fiancĂ©, Mark Fabian; Laura Kringler, Robert Kringler; Janessa (Tim) Smith, Brianna Gohdes and Alyssa Gohdes; Mariah, Brandon and Andrew Fuller. Great-grandchildren: Hunter and Riley Thorpe; Mauren, Maesyn and Macoy Thiesen; Logan Smith. Ruth was a member of the Order of Eastern Star (Aurora Chapter), the Buffalo Historical Society, Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women. She helped with the family farming operation and later with the lumber yard. For several years with the help of her family, they owned and operated the Kringler CafĂ© in Buffalo, N.D. Ruth loved music and frequently sang at church for various functions. She enjoyed quilting with her neighbor ladies. She volunteered for several years at Bonanzaville. She loved to sew, knit and crochet and made many blankets, dish cloths, pot holders, mittens, scarves, baby booties and caps, sweaters and prayer shawls, almost all of which she gave away. She was a great cook and baker, especially known for her doughnuts at the cafĂ©. Ruth truly loved her grandchildren who in turn loved to check out her cookie pail which was never empty hoping to find one of their many favorites. Ruth was interested in the history of Buffalo and combined her knowledge of the past with her writing ability to author numerous articles for the Buffalo Historical Express. Ruth planted a large garden and canned and froze much of the produce. Survivors also include a sister, Alice Yanish and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; two brothers, Clayton and Russell Stensgaard. Memorials can be designated to the Buffalo Historical Society and First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo. Funeral was Monday, January 26, 2009 at Elim Care Center Chapel, Fargo. A celebration of Ruth's life and interment will be in the spring at Buffalo. Condolences can be sent via westfuneralhome.com.
  • Occupation: Teacher

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