Ruth Hawker's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Mankato, Minnesota

Ruth Hawker

September 3, 1932 - January 30, 2026 (93 years old)

Mankato, Minnesota

Ruth Hawker's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Mankato, Minnesota

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Ruth Hawker

September 3, 1932 - January 30, 2026 (93 years old)

Mankato, Minnesota

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We are sad to announce that, on January 30, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Ruth Hawker (Mankato, Minnesota). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Hawker to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Grundmeyer and Amanda Grundmeyer (Fluegge) of John's Lutheran Church; her husband Wayne Hawker; and her sons-in-law, Terry Hartman and Peter Madden.

She is survived by: her children, Pam Hartman of Lewiston, MN, Sarah Madden of Waseca, MN, Susan Ziebarth (Stan) of Madison Lake, MN, Tim Hawker (Julie) of Waseca, MN and Tom Hawker of Springfield, MO; and her sisters-in-law, Marilyn Hawker of Hutchinson, MN, Phyllis Visher of Chaska, MN and Dianne Grundmeyer of Shakopee, MN. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.

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