Thelma Ruzsa
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Thelma Ruzsa, 91, of Fullerton, ND formerly of Selby, SD passed away at home Tuesday, May 18, 2021 with her loving family at her side.
Thelma Josephine, daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Weisgram) Stangl was born September 27, 1929. She was united in marriage to Robert Ruzsa on August 9, 1948 at St. Augustine Church in Bowdle, SD. They began their life long career of farming a mile away from his parents, where they raised their family and farmed until retiring. In September of 2017, they moved to Oakes, ND.
Thelma enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, great-grandkids & great-great-grandkids. She had a deep faith in God. She had a passion for gardening and tending to her flowers. She was always researching natural alternatives and passing this knowledge on to her family. She had such great love for animals.
She will be forever loved and missed by her children, Linda (Don) Raba, Selby, SD, Connie (Andy) Wald, Fullerton, ND, Rodney (Bev) Ruzsa, Selby, Tim (Becky) Ruzsa, Selby, Rick (April) Ruzsa, Kansas City, KS, Kathy (Mark) Ritter, Aurora, SD, Lori (Dean) Brummund, Oakes, ND, Cindy (Rick) Jahr, Aberdeen, SD and Lisa (Cory) Zacher, Grenville, SD; her brother, Robert Stangl, Java, SD; 28 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert (Oct. 18, 2019); an infant daughter Mary; sisters, Albina Crane, Anita Bachman and Marie Koontz; brother, Joe Stangl.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Selby, SD. Memories may be shared and viewed by visiting www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com