Ruth Verna (Rynerson) Albertson

Ruth Verna (Rynerson) Albertson, 87, Dilworth, MN, died on Monday, May 19th 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family, at Eventide on 8th.

Ruth was born on April 24th, 1938, to Floyd and Rose Ann (Bolduc) Rynerson and grew up on a farm in Stephen, MN. They moved to Moorhead, MN, where Ruth graduated from Moorhead High in 1956. She was the middle child of three girls.

Ruth married Alvin E. Bahe on August 31st ,1956, and they made their home in north Moorhead. They were blessed with three children. Ruth worked different jobs over the years, but while raising her children, she was known as the Avon Lady. Tragically, Ruth lost Alvin to a train/truck accident in 1976.

Ruth married Merlyn G. Albertson on August 24th, 1979. They lived in Moorhead, and moved to Park Rapids MN, where they built a home on Blue Lake. It was while living here that Ruth worked as a Home Health Aide. She loved her work and was great at it. We were all amazed at her ability to crochet. She created many afghans, and other items that were so beautiful. Her hands were always busy! She loved watching and feeding birds, as well as fishing. Ruth also had a love for plants, especially African violets.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Merlyn, and her children, Jerry (Diana) Bahe, of Glyndon, MN, David (Nancy) Bahe of Moorhead, and Lori (Mark) Magelky, of Lake Park, MN; 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one brother-in-law, Robert Ringstad, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Merlyn’s daughters, Julie (Albertson) Feske, of Fargo, ND, and Gayle (Albertson) Burtt of Park City, UT.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Alvin; siblings, Fern Ringstad, Mary Ann Osowski, and brother-in-law Leo Osowski.

The family of Ruth Albertson would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the many people who cared for her at Eventide on 8th. She lived there for over a year, and they became her family too. Your loving care, (and many cups of coffee) will always be remembered.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or Ethos Hospice.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M., with a funeral service at 11:00 A.M., at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead.