Corinne Marion Ruddy Nath, age 93, of Luverne, died Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center.
She was born to Cletus and Carol Ruddy on January 3, 1930. She was raised on the Ruddy farm northeast of Luverne, Minnesota, and was the third of 17 children.
After graduating from Luverne High School in 1947, Corinne married Orlen Nath, and they were blessed with seven children, Mike, Steve, Joel, Gregg, Pam, Joni and Tom. She worked at Nelson Brothers Department Store and then worked at the Luverne Community Hospital for over 30 years.
She was an active member of St. Catherine Catholic Church for her entire life. She was famous for her love of flowers and her delicious cinnamon rolls. She looked forward to family picnics and the annual family Christmas party.
Corinne is survived by her children, Mike Nath (Janet) of Luverne, Pam Welch (Mickey) of Yankton, South Dakota, Joni Keck (Kraig) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Tom Nath (Lisa) of Luverne; daughter-in-law Wendy Nath of Luverne; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Steve, Joel and Gregg; and many brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 3, from 1-2 p.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne, officiated by Monsignor Gerald Kosse. Burial will be in the St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Luverne.
Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne is in charge of arrangements.