Ruth Lukes Obituary

The memory of Ruth Lukes of Austin, Minnesota, who passed away on March 18, 2026 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Lukes to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ole Helle and Lena Helle (Turtedahl); her husband Sheldon Lukes; her former husband Raymond Johnson; her sons, Ray and Danny Lukes; her siblings, Melvin Helle, Orville Helle (Delores), Hans Helle (Phyllis), Anna Benson (Palmer), Minnie Scheffel (Richard) and Lillian Brady (Don); her sisters-in-law, Eleanor Johnson (Vernon) and Charlotte Lukes; and her grandson-in-law Cody Crowley.

She is survived by: her grandchildren, Remi, Olivia and Wesley; her children, Cindy Meyers of Highlands Ranch, CO, Allen Johnson, Julie Johnson of Rochester, MN and Brad Lukes (Toni) of Austin, MN; her grandchildren, Tana Lukes Bowens (Joseph), Lannie Ferbend (Matt), Kaycee Crowley, Jessie Meyers Forlenza (Cody) and Bret Lukes (Mackenzie); her great grandchildren, Remi, Olivia and Wesley; her siblings-in-law, Fern Helle Johnson, Charlene Demulling (Robert) and Dean Lukes; Danny and Ray. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Trondhjem Lutheran Church or to donor's choice.