Ruth Klatt Obituary

In loving memory of Ruth Klatt (Watertown, South Dakota), who departed this world on July 22, 2024 at the age of 83. Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, Peder Mattison and Cora Mattison (Anderson); her husband Raymond Klatt; and her siblings, Don Mathison and Carol Wangberg-Schiesser.

She is survived by: her children, Michael Klatt (Shari), Penny Adler (Jay), Joy Veach (Nathan) and Jeri Retzlaff (Eric); her grandchildren, Chelsea Steinmetz (Jonathan), Dakota Nerison (Lee), Jakeob Adler, Austin Veach, Samahra Hallada (Mason), Cole Veach and Andrew Retzlaff (Beth); her great grandchildren, Stella, Max Steinmetz, Sage, Wyatt Nerison, Natalie and Rylee Retzlaff; and her brothers, Gene, David (Judith) and Allan Mathison (Paula).

In lieu of flowers, the family is grateful for memorials to be directed to the Arbor Day Foundation or Great Plains Lutheran High School Scholarship Fund.