Ruth (Mikelson) Ziemann, age 95, of Hudson, Wis. A graduate of Luther College passed away on May 11, 2022, with the love and presence of her children surrounding her.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Harold Ziemann ‘48; her parents, Emil and Annette Mickelson, and her six siblings. Ruth is survived by her four children son, Ronald Ziemann (Brenda); and daughters, Julianne (Ziemann) Dahlen ‘73 (Derick), Christine(Ziemann) Hatab ’77 (Paul), and Rebekah Hagstrom (Peter); 13 grandchildren, Aaron (Jaimi), Bryan, Kirstin (John), Stephanie (Dennis), Erika, Kelsey (Eamon), Brittany (Kyle), Jemma (Marc), Will, Erik (Jolene), Elliott (Rachael), Nils (Emily) and Anders; 17 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Lorinne Mikelson and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is Harold and Ruth's heart daughter, Carol Szyman.

Ruth's beautiful, servant heart touched the lives of many people, even up until the time of her death. A celebration of Ruth's life was held May 23 at Bethel Lutheran Church, Highlands Campus, 504 Frontage Rd, Hudson, WI 54016. A burial service followed at Willow River Cemetery, Hudson, Wisconsin. Please consider memorial gifts to Bethel Lutheran, Luther College, or Mayo Clinic in Ruth's honor.