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Ruth Ann Crome was born on Sept 13, 1929, in Albion, IL, to Alan and Ella (Jennings) Crome.  She mentioned that it was Friday the 13 ^th the year she was born, so she never believed that that was an unlucky day.  Ruth had an older brother, George, twin sisters, Eva and Evelyn, and younger brothers, Keith and Richard.
Ruth married Bert J. Michels, of Ellery, IL, while he was serving in the Army in Washington DC at the end of WWII.  Upon his discharge, they returned to Albion where they started their family. Oldest son, Robert, was born in 1948, Stanton in 1951 and Jeffery in 1954.  In 1955, Ruth and Bert moved to North Dakota when Bert's employer, Calvert Oil Drilling, transferred them from Albion to Bottineau.  They lived in Bottineau until 1959 and had two more children, Rebecca Lynn in 1955 and Bradley in 1958.
For the next 60 years, Ruth would spend her life in service to the greatest joy in her life, her five children, 12 grandchildren and an ever-increasing number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  Ruth always had an open door to family and friends and made their happiness her life's work.
On her 80 ^th birthday, her family gathered in celebration and wrote about their feelings for Ruth.  The stories told by her children and grandchildren reflect who she was and how much she will be missed.  Bert died December 3, 2020.
Granddaughter Lindsey wrote:  " I just knew Grandma's was the place to be.  Even now on my visits back, I cannot wait to come over for a visit.  Listening to you and Grandpa tell stories really is my favorite thing.  You attract people with your patience, humility, and nurturing.  You are someone who has not only left a mark in many of our lives, but truly helped shape who we are."
Grandson Brian wrote:  " I think the underlying theme to all of my memories, of time with Grandma, is that she is the most caring and giving person I have ever met.  I have told myself many times, over the years, that I need to be more like her."
Family: her five children, Robert (Carol) Michels, Billings, MT, Stanton (Marian) Michels, Mohall, Jeffery (Debbie) Michels, Boise, ID, Rebecca Lynn (Harlan) Christianson, Mohall, and Bradley (Susan) Michels, Ellijay, GA; 12 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Kate Michels, Jean Spann, Glenna Frankland, Helen Crome; and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by: her husband, Bert Michels; father, Alan; mother, Ella; stepmother, Delphia; brother, George; sisters, Eva and Evelyn; brothers, Keith and Richard.
Funeral: A private family funeral will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  A video of the funeral service will be posted after the service.
Burial: Mohall Community Cemetery, Mohall.  A public graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday.  Masks are required.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at New Horizons Church of the Nazarene, Mohall.  Friends may also sign the online guestbook at brosefuneralhome.com.
Memorials: Memorials preferred to the Mohall Ambulance Service or to the donor's choice.
(Brose Funeral Home, Mohall)