Vivian Viola Ruzek (Vaith), 99, of Austin, died Tuesday December 24, 2013 at Sacred Heart Care Center Assisted Living. She was born June 23, 1914 in Blooming Prairie to Edward H. Vaith and Anna M. Vaith (Haubenschild) and spent most of her life in the Austin and Blooming Prairie area. Vivian was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was hard working and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and quilting, creating many beautiful doilies, table clothes, bedspreads, quilts, mittens, booties, and more in her free time. Survivors include her son, Kenneth V. (Janet) Ruzek, Jr.; 2 grandchildren, Daniel (Maren) Ruzek and Valerie (Scott) Geary; 6 great-grandchildren, Brady Geary, Beckett Geary, Basie Geary, Beth Geary, Benny Ruzek, and Maya Ruzek; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Sacred Heart Care Center with Father Donald Zenk officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Sacred Heart Care Center on Tuesday. Interment will be in St. Columbanus Cemetery in Blooming Prairie in the spring. Memorials are preferred to Sacred Heart Care Center.
Service Information
Cemetery
St. Columbanus Cemetery
Blooming Prairie MN 55917
Visitation
Tuesday, December 31 2013
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Care Center
1200 12th Street SW
Austin MN 55912
Service
Tuesday, December 31 2013
10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Care Center
1200 12th Street SW
Austin MN 55912