Ruth M. McCormick

Ruth M. McCormick, age 98 of Duluth, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025. In keeping with her wishes, Ruth has donated her body to the University of Minnesota for educational purposes.

Ruth Marie, the daughter of Frank F. and Lucy (Thatcher) Storch was born on June 23, 1926 in Faribault, MN. Ruth attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1944. On June 3, 1945 she was united in marriage to Lloyd B. McCormick Sr. in Faribault, MN. Lloyd preceded her in death on July 7, 1974. Ruth began working at the State Bank of Faribault in 1962 and worked in different departments, including coordinator of the Heritage Club from its creation in 1984. She retired in 1989 as Assistant Vice President of Customer Relations. Ruth was involved and volunteered with many community organizations over the years. She was the first woman to serve as president of the local United Way in 1979 and was one of the incorporators of the Hannah Lips Foundation, serving as a director on its board. Ruth was a member of the Athens Chapter of Eastern Star, Faribault Area Senior Citizens Organization, the Rice County Historical Society Board and many other organizations over the years. Ruth was named the Outstanding Senior of the Year in 2009, was named Rice County Citizen of the Year and received the Service to Mankind Award from the Faribault Sertoma Club. She was an active member of First English Lutheran Church for many years and loved being a part of the community there. Ruth also enjoyed bowling, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren and great granddaughter. In 2021 Ruth moved to Duluth, MN to be closer to her family.

Ruth is survived by her son Lloyd (Cindy) McCormick of Duluth, MN; by grandchildren, Sam (Paul) Connolly of Duluth, MN, Pat (Kayla Blom) McCormick of Duluth, MN; great granddaughter, Solvei Connolly of Duluth, MN and by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters, Lucille, Shirley and Elaine and by her brothers William F. and Frank Jr.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Faribault with Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault.

Visitation will be held at the church on Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

The family prefers that memorials be directed to First English Lutheran Church or Duluth Essentia Hospice in memory of Ruth.