Funeral services for Ruth Benedict of Winner, South Dakota will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the First Christian Church in Winner.  Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date.  There will be a prayer service on Friday at 7:00 PM at the Church.  Visitation will be one hour prior to both services at the church.

Ruth Benedict, age 81, passed away peacefully the 18th of November in 2024 at the Winner Regional Nursing Home. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend to many.

Ruth Marie (Sund) Benedict was born on January 21st, 1943 in Winner, South Dakota, the third child to Eldon and Ruth (Burdick) Sund. Ruth spent her childhood in Winner, filled with love, laughter and kindness alongside her 14 siblings. She later graduated from Winner High School.

Ruth met the love of her life, Bob Benedict, in 1966, then marrying January 21st of 1967 at the Catholic Church in Winner. Soon thereafter, they were blessed with Bill Benedict, born in 1969, and Judy (Benedict) Davis, born in 1971, she found solace and joy in the simple moments with her family. She was loved by four grandchildren: Blake Benedict, Brandon Benedict, Skyler Metzger, and Spencer Davis; six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She worked tirelessly through various occupations, where she was respected with her dedication and hard work. In her free time, Ruth enjoyed cross stitch and sewing blankets from various fabrics but always had a stash of denim patches to incorporate.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Larry, Pat, and Ben; her sister Janet; and in-laws and other family members.

A funeral service will be held at the First Christian Church in Winner, South Dakota, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday the 23rd of November.

Ruth Marie (Sund) Benedict may have left this world, but her love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the blessing of knowing her.