Ruth L. Hareid, age 90, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2012, preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lloyd; siblings, Cybil, Thelmer, Orville and Sanford Olson; survived by her loving children, Kay (Don) Thielen and Karel Jelinek, 5 grandchildren, Brent (June) Thielen, Tiffany (Bryce) Cox, Amy (Jake) Rath and Jennifer (Tom) Jelinek Sundling, Lindsay Jelinek; and 9 great grandchildren; siblings, Sylvia (Verle) Taylor and Beatrice (Charles) Lee; sister in Law Shirley Olson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service will take place on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 11 AM at Messiah Lutheran Church, 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville, MN with a gathering of family and friends 1 hr prior to service at church. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.