Ruth Mildred Behrendt

Ruth Behrendt, age 101, of Rock Creek died at her home on October 8, 2011. She is survived by her children: Lawrence Peil of Maplewood; Kenny Peil of Pine City; Eugene Peil of Danbury, Wisconsin; Lois O’Neil of White Bear Lake; Shirley (Jim) Kirchberg of Rush City; and Milo (Linda) Behrendt of North Branch; 26 Grandchildren; 55 Great grandchildren; 31 Great great grandchildren; sister Irma Goodale; and many other relatives. Ruth was preceded in death by husbands: John Peil and Albert Behrendt; parents: Samuel and Katie Reppert; brothers: Ray, George, Ralph, Floyd, Leo, and Charles Reppert; sister: Elsie Mohr; 5 grandchildren; one great granddaughter and one great great grandson. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2011, at Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City.  A visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2011 and one hour preceding the funeral; all at the funeral chapel.  Interment is scheduled for a later date.  Funeral arrangements are with the Funeral and Cremation Service - Swanson Funeral Chapel of Pine City, Minnesota   320-629-3120  www.funeralandcremationservice.com