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June 18, 2012

Ruth I. 'Bicky' Derksen

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  Ruth Isabel "Bicky" Derksen passed away March 6, 2012 at Crystal Seasons in Lake Crystal, MN

  A Visitation to Celebrate Ruth's Life will be held from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2012 at her daughter Jan's home, 212 N. Crystal Street, Lake Crystal.

  Bicky is survived by her four children and their spouses, Dr. Jon (Sue) Derksen of Appleton, WI, Jim (Heather McIntyre) Derksen of Castlegar, British Columbia, Dr. Jay (Sharon) Derksen of Anchorage, AK, and Jan (Don) Roth of Lake Crystal; ten grandchildren, Dr. Eric Derksen (Leah), Dr. Todd Derksen (Carrie Walters), Alyssa Douglas (Dr. Aaron), Sarah Gonia (Kyle), Emily Poray (Peter), Dr. Jeremy Derksen (Dr. Saloua Bakkali), Brittany Strickland (Derek), Mandy Weisbrich (Pat), Zac Roth (Ashley Shaneyfelt), Zeb Roth (Roxy); ten great-grandchildren with 3 more on the way.  The day before she died she thoroughly enjoyed holding her newest great-grandchild, Asher Roth of Lake Crystal and skyping with great-grandson, Jacob Derksen of Colorado Springs.  She is also survived by her sister, Mary Jean (Bob) Kerr of Tripoli, IA.  Bicky was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dirk, on February 5, 2010; and in addition two brothers and one sister.

Lake Crystal Mortuary

assisted with arrangements.

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