Ruth Koski Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Koski of Virginia, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 16, 2025 at the age of 97. Ruth 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, Dr. Armas K. E. and Lydia Holmio (Mackey); her husband Bob; her siblings, Judith Beckquist and Aarne Holmio; her niece Barbara Beckquist; her daughter-in-law Roberta Koski; and her siblings-in-law, Solome Holmio, William Beckquist and John Koski.
She is survived by: her children, Gail Drake (Bill) of Petroskey, MI, David Koski of Britt and Matthew Koski of Virginia; her grandchildren, Elliot, Michael Drake (Allison), Robert, Tatiana Koski, Matti and Hunter Koski; and her sister-in-law Eldora Koski.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church (901 4th St S, Virginia, MN 55792). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church (901 4th St S, Virginia, MN 55792). A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery (1126 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792).
Memorials are preferred and may be directed to: Joyful Noise! music fund, the organ tuning fund, or the Somebody Cares fund, all at Gethsemane; or to ELCA World Hunger.
