Ruth Mohr

Ruth Mohr, age 95, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Claretta Ruth was born February 24, 1916 to John and Lottie (Crowe) Pruett in Loogootee, Illinois. Growing up she attended grade school and graduated from Nemaha High School in 1936. On November 11, 1936 she was united in marriage to Peter John Mohr in Sioux City, Iowa. This union was blessed with three children: Patricia Ann, Judith Kay and Cindy Sue. Ruth was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake in 1946 where she continued to practice her faith throughout her life. She was active in many card club groups and enjoyed spending time with the friendly neighbors club. Ruth cherished all the times she was able to travel, especially to Illinois. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and was able to see them many of times. Ruth loved to read, was gifted with the talent of knitting and liked to work on puzzle books. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish in her memory include her children: Pat (Robert) Peters of Ankeny, Iowa; Judy Krebs of Storm Lake, Iowa; and Cindy (Ron) Gillman of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Stan (Alyson) Peters of Storm Lake, Iowa; Robin (Warren) Wilkes of Dallas, Texas; Steve (Kathy) Peters of Ankeny, Iowa; Shelly Smith of Chicago, Illinois; Halley (Steve) Lee of Pierre, South Dakota; Amy (Dave) Fordyce of Carroll, Iowa; Mitchell (Deborah) Krebs of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Sarah Gillman of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and Josh (fiancÃ©, Kelsey Wallerstedt) Gillman of Omaha, Nebraska; great-grandchildren: Forrest Smith of Chicago, Illinois; Logan, Tanner, and Kramer Peters of Ankeny, Iowa; Sydney and Sawyer Lee of Pierre, South Dakota; Abbey, Jack and Joe Fordyce of Carroll, Iowa; and Emma Krebs of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; many nieces and nephews; other extended family and many friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Pete; parents: John and Lottie; son-in-law, Sidney Krebs; brother, Howard Pruett; stepmother, Mary Pruett; and stepsisters: Genevieve Wedeking; Ruth Mooney; and Nadine Cavanaugh.

Ruth Mohr

February 24, 1916 - July 21, 2011