Ruthann Goad

Ruthann Goad obituary, Cloquet, MN

Ruthann Goad

Ruthann Goad Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Atkins Northland Funeral Home - Cloquet on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruthann "Babe" Pearl Goad, 82, of Cloquet, passed away on October 13th, 2025.
She is survived by her children: James (Tammy) Goad of Pine City, MN. Jeremy (Michelle) Goad of Superior, WI, and Jason (Jen) Goad of Cloquet. Sister Betty Doble of Cloquet, MN. Sister-In-Laws Joyce Jerde of Cloquet, MN and Geraldine Jerde of Cloquet, MN. Also Grand children JJ Goad, Jordan (Jenna) Goad, Sophie Goad, Josie Goad, Cassie Goad, Stefanie Goad, Jase Goad, Brenden Goad, and Mason Goad. Great grandchildren Chloe, Jaxson, Jagger, Jolie, Jalen, Greyson and Emerie.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wendel Goad, brothers Jerry, Roy and Arnold Jerde. Brothers and Sisters In-Law: James Goad, Joh Goad, Della Seboe and Gordon Doble. Her parents Herbert Wilhelm Jerde and Eleanor Francis Elvira Jania. Also her stepfather Stefan Jania.
A private internment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Carlton, MN.
In lieu of flowers, gifts and donations in Ruthann's can be sent to Bethesda Lutheran Church, 204 5th St, Carlton, MN 55718.

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Ruthann and I met while working at Conwed back in 1963. We became the best of friends and had lots of good times and laughs together. Even after we both got married we visited and watched our families grow up.I surely will miss her and her laugh which was very unique. May the good Lord bless her.

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