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Published December 23, 2009, 12:00 AM

Obituary: Andrea Ruesch

Andrea Beth Ruesch, 37, was born on October 26, 1972 to Leonard and Marjorie nee Wolf Ruesch in Worthington, MN.

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Andrea Beth Ruesch, 37, was born on October 26, 1972 to Leonard and Marjorie nee Wolf Ruesch in Worthington, MN. She was baptized on November 19, 1972 and confirmed September 27, 1987 at St Matthew Lutheran Church, Worthington. She graduated from Worthington Senior High (1991), Moorhead State University (1995), and received a Masters Degree from the University of Minnesota, Morris. Andrea was an active participant and served as President of Minnesota State University Student Association (MSUSA) while at Moorhead State. She worked summers as a Chippewa County 4-H intern during her college years and upon graduating from college at Moorhead she became an Extension Educator in Chippewa County while working toward her masters. She then worked for MSUSA in St. Paul lobbying for the state colleges. Ultimately 4-H called her back home to SW Minnesota where for the past 7 years she served Cottonwood, Watonwan and Murray Counties. She finished her 4-H career in October 2009 in Jackson County. She recently started a position with the Jim Nesseth Extended Ag Services.

Andrea shared her zest for life everyday in her work with the youth of the 4-H program. Many lives were touched by her “Hands to Larger Service” for 4-H.

Andrea passed away suddenly on December 20, 2009 at Sanford Medical Center, Jackson, MN. She is survived by her fiancé Curt Chergosky, Lakefield, her parents Leonard and Marjorie Ruesch, Worthington, brothers Deron (Bonnie) Ruesch, Vermillion, SD, Justin (Laura) Ruesch, Brookings, SD, sister Gina (Ed Usalis) Ruesch, White Bear Lake, MN, sister-in-law Shirley Chergosky, Lakefield, and 4 nephews who were her pride and joy, Tristen Ruesch, Ashton Ruesch, Jack Usalis and Crosby Ruesch, and her grandmother, Margaret Ruesch, Worthington, many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by John and Irene Chergosky, and grandparents Fred and Elizabeth Wolf and Robert Ruesch.

Blessed be the memory of Andrea Beth Ruesch.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the JCC Middle School Auditorium, with the Rev. Bart Mueller officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the Lakefield City Cemetery.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 from 3-7 p.m. at the JCC Middle School Auditorium and on Thursday one hour prior to the service at the school.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to local 4-H programs and to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Gary K.
12/28/2009 5:00 PM

Lenny and Marge and family, I cannot imagine your grief and shock at losing Andrea. Although Diane and I are a long distance from Worthington our prayers and thoughts are all about you and your family. We wish we had the opportunity to see you and your wonderful family during this time of grief but distance and weather did not permit. Gary and Diane Koschmeder, Stanley ND

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Laura H.
12/24/2009 10:05 AM

To all of the Ruesch family, my heart goes out to you as you mourn the death of Andrea. Andrea was a very good highschool friend and we spent our freshman year of college chumming around and getting to know what life was like outside our sheltered world with our parents. Andrea always had a positive attitude and a warm, bubbly spirit and she would always lift you up whenever you needed it. It is a tragedy to have lost her so young, and the world will definately miss her. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. I regret not being able to attend her memorial and funeral, but I will say my goodbyes in my heart. Laura Hoffman, Worthington MN

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Martha S.
12/23/2009 6:33 PM

Dearest Ruesch Family, Words cannot express the deep sympathy I feel for you and your family at the unexpected death of your beloved Andrea. I remember her as a very fun-loving, smart, sweet person, and an amazing sister to Deron, Gina, and Justin. My heart is heavy for you. I pray that through the sadness and mourning, there will be celebrating of a life that, although too short, was certainly well-lived. I know you were all proud of her for so many reasons. You have a strong family and I know you will lean on each other; I pray that God will carry you all through this difficult time. May you be blessed with immeasurable peace, hope and love. Sincerely, Martha (Rickbeil) Sather

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