We are sad to announce that on March 20, 2024, at the age of 92, RuthAbeth Jeanne McElrath of Northfield, Minnesota, born in Hanska, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Leonard Jacobson and Genevieve Jacobson (Rucker); her husband Marion McElrath; her son Bruce; her daughter-in-law Christine; and her sister Gail.

She is survived by : her children, Kathleen Wolfe (James) of Owatonna and Brian McElrath of Minneapolis; and her grandchildren, Jennifer Woods (Nick), Laura Nelson and Guillermo McElrath.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 8th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Northfield United Methodist Church (1401 Maple St, Northfield, MN 55057). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 8th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bierman Funeral Home