Ruth A. Daniels

Ruth Ann Daniels, age 68, of Sauk Rapids, died March 9, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Ruth’s life was 11 a.m. March 17, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Visitation was March 16 at the Benson Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and one hour prior to the service at the church March 17. Burial was in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.

Ruth was born March 13, 1956, in St. Cloud, to Richard P. and Theresa V. (Theis) Osfalg. She was married to Ronald Daniels Feb. 4, 1983, in St. Cloud, and their marriage was blessed with four children. They divorced in 1995. She was employed by The Good Shepherd Community of Sauk Rapids in their food service department, retiring in 2021. Ruth was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She enjoyed rug latching and knitting and loved spending time with family and friends. According to Ruth, her greatest accomplishments in life were completing her education, and getting married and having children. She is remembered for being grateful, giving more, never giving up, her famous line: “My name is Ruth, NOT Ruthie!,” and, above all, her unconditional love for her family.

Survivors include the love of her life, Raymond Larsen; her children, Joyce Daniels, Clara Daniels, Roy (Tina) Daniels and Susan (Charon Ricks) Daniels; brother, Dale Osfalg; sisters, Linda (Donald) Hoffarth, Janet (Terry) Daly, Sharon (Jay) Sandberg, Deborah (Michael) Meyer and Diane (David) Toulouse; 11 grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah, Kala, Melody, JahCorey, CoreYon, Verena, Jaxson, Oliver, Gabriel and Charles; three great-grandchildren, Symere, Kyrie, and Cherubim.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Marlene Osfalg.

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