Ruby J. Butler

Ruby Butler

Ruby was born April 5th, 1939, to Nels and Genevieve Johnson, in Battle Lake, MN. She is survived by her loving husband, Roger; son, David (Elizabeth); daughter, Darla Thurner (Jamie); grandchildren,  Rhiannon Butler (Bob), Nicolas Thurner (Kayla), Daniel Thurner (Taylor), Kyle Schaust; Great grand daughter Tatum Butler; sisters, Marilyn Melaas and Doris Springer (Lyle); brother, Gordon Johnson (Eva) and special family friend, Tina Nieto (Robert). She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Norma Anderson.

Ruby and Roger were married for 62 years and lived in their home in St Louis Park for 56 years. Ruby enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, crafting, genealogy, church activities and her affiliation with Sons of Norway. Ruby always gave of herself wherever and whenever needed. She loved and is loved by many. She will be greatly missed.

Family Funeral 11 AM Saturday at Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth. The family will receive guests after the service.  Because of the current limitations on social gatherings allowing no more than 10 people to gather, please Click here to sign up for a 15 minute time slot to pay your respects and greet the family. Please limit the length of your stay to 15 minutes, allowing the next group to enter on time. If you need assistance signing up, please call the funeral home. Thank You. Burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Sons of Norway.