Ruby A. Ringoen, 96, of Owatonna, died Friday, October 24, 2014 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. Ruby was born September 13, 1918 in Freeborn County, Minnesota the daughter of Henry and Alvina (Knaack) Struck. She attended country school. Ruby married Kermit Ringoen on April 3, 1938 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. They made their home in Glenville then moved to Worth County, Iowa (state line). In 1959, they returned to Glenville. Ruby and Kermit farmed all their lives. Ruby was hands on with all the farming chores. Kermit died on January 7, 1978 and Ruby moved to Owatonna in 1980. Ruby was a past member of Round Prairie Church where she was active in circle, Silver Lake Lutheran Church in Northwood, IA, and current member of St. John Lutheran Church, Owatonna. She was a Goldstar Mother. Ruby enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and daily walks. She was an excellent cook and her family loved her doughnuts, brownies, and cookies. Ruby loved children and babysat her grandchildren along with neighborhood children. She is survived by her six children, Jean Nelson of Northwood, IA, Shirley (and Terrill) DeBerg of Ackley, IA, Robert Bob (and Ann) Ringoen of Reynolds, IL, John Jack Ringoen of Janesville, WI, Mark (and Bonnie) Ringoen of Glenville, and Sherri (and Richard) Carpenter of Owatonna; 18 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; brother, Duane (and Elaine) Struck of Albert Lea; many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Kermit Ringoen, infant son, Ronald Ringoen, son, Marvin Ringoen, daughter-in-law, Jeanie Ringoen; and a son-in-law, Bob Nelson. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Sunday, October 26, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and at St. John Lutheran Church, Owatonna on Monday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 27, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. John Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Klawiter officiating. Interment will be in the North Round Prairie Cemetery in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Visitation: 10/26/2014 17:00 10/26/2014 19:00 Service: Owatonna and one hour prior to the service at the church 10/27/2014 10:30