Ruth D. Brenna

Ruth D. Brenna, 93, died Monday, October 9, 2017 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks.  Ruth Delores Buck, the daughter of John and Alvina (Hodge) Buck was born in Grand Forks on August 7, 1924.  She was raised and educated in Grand Forks.   Ruth married Kenneth Brenna on April 1, 1948 in Grand Forks.  They made their home in Grand Forks where Ruth provided cleaning services for several local motels and private homes.  She loved to bake and enjoyed watching cooking shows on television.  Ruth also enjoyed dancing, but above all she enjoyed children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth lived at Northern Horizon Homes in Roseau for the past four years before moving to Valley Eldercare in August.  Ruth is survived by a son, Richard “Dick” Brenna (Mary), Grand Forks; a daughter, Roberta Przybylski (Ralph), Roseau, MN; grandchildren, Scott Lundeen (Patrice), Cory Lundeen (Rachel), Jenny Staller, Meggan Burns;  great-grandchildren, Kylie, Calli, Arianne, Aubrie, Kelsey (Cody), Abby, Preston, and Chloe; great-great granddaughter, Adeline;  sister-in-law, Verna Buck, Grand Forks;  many loving nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, granddaughter, Lizanne Brenna,  7 siblings and one nephew.    Funeral Services:  will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2017 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks with visitation one  hour prior to the service in the funeral home.  Interment will be at Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks.