Ruth Elaine Reetz Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ruth Elaine Reetz in Elbow Lake, Minnesota on October 15, 2026. Ruth, born on May 3, 1938 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Elaine Reetz to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Sanford and Charlotte Sanford (Roberts). She is survived by: her husband Gary Reetz of Eagan; her sons, Randy (Bruce Krause) of Maplewood, MN and Ryan of South St; her grandchildren, Grace of Tucson, AZ and Ben of Belton, TX; her brother Dick Sanford (Audrey); her nephew Greg (Lily); her niece Michelle (Amy Barnes); her brother Paul Sanford (Shelly Kapphahn); her nephew Eric (Molly); her niece Sarah Hansen (Nathan); and her sister Susan Sanford.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Union Cemetery (1380 Marice Dr, Eagan, MN 55121). A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
