Ruth A. Searcy, 69, of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 2, 2024, at the CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital in Sauk Centre.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 11 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with the Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Ruth Ann Wehlage was born March 20, 1955, in Melrose to Edmund and Dolores (Schwieters) Wehlage. She was married to David “Dave” Searcy at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald Oct. 29, 1977. Together they raised four children — Michael, Christopher, Rachel and Matthew — and made their home in Sauk Centre.
Ruth graduated from Melrose High School in 1973. She ran a daycare out of her home for 24 years. Alongside daycare, Ruth worked in the deli at Coborn’s for 18 years until her retirement in 2024.
Ruth’s green thumb and love of flowers was evident by her beautiful and abundant flower gardens. She enjoyed sitting on her front porch looking for wildlife, bird-watching and listening to her many wind chimes. Her favorite pastimes were decorating her house for all occasions; Harley rides with her husband, Dave; and dedicating many hours to putting puzzles together. Ruth will be remembered for her kindness and always putting others first. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Ruth is survived by her four children, Michael (Megan) Searcy of Sartell and their children Addison and McKenna; Christopher (Kim) Searcy of Henderson and their children Gavyn, Jayde and Bryelle; Rachel (Damion) Majerus of Long Prairie and their children, Bentley, Hazel and Tucker; and Matthew (Dakota) Searcy of Melrose and their children Zoey and Elliot; as well as by her brothers and sisters, Karen Rademacher of New Munich, Jane (Marvin) Bierschbach of St. Joseph, John (Sandra) Wehlage of Rockville, James (Ruth) Wehlage of Greenwald, Joan (Kevin) Johnson of Coon Rapids, and Robert (Judy) Wehlage of Greenwald; mother-in-law Rosella Searcy of Sauk Centre; and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Searcy, Sept. 1, 2024; parents Edmund and Dolores; and brother-in-law Richard Rademacher.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
