"I express condolences to Shirley and the entire Ronnenberg Family. Many years have passed since I visited with Ronnenberg's other than Shirley but still have memories of those past days. With Sincere Sympathy. Mary Fischer Lindell"
In loving memory of
Esther I. Ronnenberg
August 14, 1925 - December 30, 2020
Esther Ida Ronnenberg, 95, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Esther Ida Oldendorf was born on August 14th, 1925, in Hart Township, Winona County, MN to Hubert and Clara (Grapentine) Oldendorf.
Esther was raised in Hart Township, attended Hart School District #48, and later attended German School in Hart. Esther married Elmer Ronnenberg on May 6, 1944. They farmed their entire career in the Lewiston area and retired in Rushford. Esther had many hobbies and interests. She enjoyed embroidery, playing 500 and 500 Rummy, fishing by Park Rapids, MN, cutting beans and Kohlrabi from the garden, Wheel of Fortune, Price is Right, Days of Our Lives, and scratch off lottery tickets.
Esther is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; grandson, Rick Pelowski; two brothers, Harold (Butch) and Frederick (Fritz); sister, Dorothy; and her parents.
She is survived by her 5 children: Jeannette Colbenson of Rushford; Shirley (James) Pelowski of Utica; Allen Ronnenberg of Winona; Garry (Diane) Ronnenberg of Rushford; and Debra (Roger) Holm of Rushford.
Esther is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Ann (Mike) Hallum, Susan (Marc) Fournier, Barb (Scott) Bartelson, Tara King, Cori Ronnenberg, Heath (Jenny) Ronnenberg, Ryan (Sarah) Holm, Nathan (Kaitlin) Holm; 17 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Betty Ann Brand and LuAnne Ronnenberg; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a private family service at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021, with the Reverend Mark Triplett officiating. A live stream of the funeral service can be found at the Facebook page: St. Mark and St. Johns Lutheran Rushford. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Hart, MN. Esther's family prefers memorials be directed to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Good Shepherd Lutheran Home and can be mailed to Hoff Funeral Home, in care of the Esther Ronnenberg family at PO Box 625, Rushford, MN 55971.
Please leave a memory of Esther and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com
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"My sympathies to Deb and the rest. A mother cannot be replaced. I hope your memories get you through."
"My sympathy to the Ronnenberg family. Esther was a hoot to be around she always had the best one liners!!!! "
"My deepest sympathy to the Ronnenberg family ."
"My sympathy to entire family. I have many memories of Emmy & Esther & family, as well as the shared memories while mom was also at Good Shepherd. "
"We extend our sympathy to Shirley and all the family. Prayers, Dick & Pat "
"I have fun and wonderful memories of your mom from my school days! My deepest sympathies to you all in her passing. "
"My sympathy to Deb and the entire Ronnenberg family. I have fond memories of Esther and Elmer going way back to my high school years! Such sweet people!"
"Sad to read of your mom?s passing. She was a very special lady. I have good memories of her. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time."