Ruth Helen Allen, 89, of West Concord passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Ruth was born on December 12, 1936, in Grand Meadow, MN to George and Myrtle (Rabine) Hoppin. She married Dale Allen, on April 27, 1958, at Dexter United Methodist Church. They moved to Kasson, MN where they raised their four children: Lori, Lynn, Arlie, Leah. Ruth was a stay-at-home mom. In 1997, Dale and Ruth moved to West Concord and lived on the farm where Dale was raised as a teenager.
Ruth loved to cook, enjoyed getaways with her sister and girlfriends, playing golf, watching her children and grandchildren play sports, and playing cards. She enjoyed happy hour visiting with friends.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Lori (Dana) Strain; son, Arlie (Jennie) Allen; daughter, Leah (Paul) Leisen; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and brother Bill Hoppin.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, George and Myrtle Hoppin; her husband, Dale Allen; daughter, Lynn Allen; sister, Betty Rabine; and brothers, Shorty and Doug Hoppin.
A private service will be held for immediate family only.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials directly for them to distribute later according to their own wishes.
To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7th St SE Kasson, MN 55940 (507) 634-6510. Blessed be her memory.
