Margaret Ruth Merritt, age 90, of Perham, MN, formerly Des Moines, IA, died Sunday, February 19, 2006 at the Perham Memorial Nursing Home, Perham. There will be no services at this time.
Margaret was born September 10, 1915 in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Ferdinand and Ruth (Larson) Clausen. She worked for Drake University Food Service, Des Moines, until 1988 when she retired. She entered the Perham Memorial Nursing Home in 1991.
Memorials may be given to the Shriners Children's Hospital.
Schoeneberger Funeral Home, Perham, MN, is in charge of the arrangements. (218) 346-5175. Online tributes may be posted on www.schoenebergerfuneralhome.com.