Minneapolis, MN
111-year-old ‘Grandma Ruth’ of Minneapolis dies just before turning 112
(FOX 9) – The girl referred to as “Grandma Ruth” – one of many oldest residing Minnesotans and People – has died.
Ruth Adler Knelman died at her residence in Minneapolis on Could 16, 5 days earlier than her 112 birthday, in line with an announcement from her household.
“Ruth’s zest for all times and need to at all times stay up for the longer term saved her younger. Till the very finish she lived independently with a thoughts and physique that allowed her to take pleasure in all of the fruits of life till very current occasions, along with her cellphone ringing usually for every thing from espresso dates to bridge membership; for those who wanted an opinion on the latest, trendiest eating places within the metropolis, Ruth had most likely been, with a evaluate to share,” an obituary shared.
Ruth was a well known member of the neighborhood and a long-time volunteer.