Ruth Ann Saone Gackstetter Obituary

We bid farewell to Ruth Ann Saone Gackstetter of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 11, 2025 at the age of 96. Ruth Ann Saone touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Maynard Morrissey and Marville Morrissey (Thompson); her husband Winton Gackstetter; and her brother Raymond Morrissey. She is survived by: her children, Shelley Spears (Kent) of Baudette, MN, Lynette Krause (Bill) of Fairbanks, AK, Melani Beckel (Chad) of Northwood, ND and Randal Gackstetter (Connie) of Mendota Heights, MN; her grandchildren, Karl Spears (Lura), Jenny Brouse (Tony), Annie Krause (Vince), Will Krause (Monica), Cole Beckel (Stacy) and Jake Beckel (Carly); her great grandchildren, Aidan, Andrew, Mason, Ajura, Ahmi, Zack, Carson, Max, Jackson, Luna and Odyn; and her great great grandchild Westley.

If you don't have an address for the family, you may send memorial cards to Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a local Hospice.