Ruth S. Koistinen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth S. Koistinen (Lake Norden, South Dakota), born in Brainerd, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 85, on March 19, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruth S. Koistinen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, W. Gerhard Rivers and V. Sylvia Rivers (Pikkaraine); and her husband Byron Koistinen. She is survived by: her children, Anthony Koistinen of Aledo, TX and Kimberly McGuirk (Delaney) of Watertown, SD; her siblings, James Rivers (Greta) of Maple Plain, MN, Carl Rivers of Weatherford, TX, David Rivers (Ruth) of Woodland, WA, Mary Ann Sarkinen of Buffalo, MN and Helen Sarkinen of Battle Ground, WA; and her sister-in-law Lillian Koistinen of Hayti, SD. She is also survived by relatives and friends.
