Bio of RYDELL, Dr. John S., Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol II, pg 118-121
JOHN S. RYDELL, D. O. M. D.
Of French ancestry but a native of Sweden, where he spent his early boyhood and
received his early education, Dr. John S. Rydell came to America in 1887, when
he was twenty-one years old. Before coming to his decision as to a life work in
which he could be happy and of some service to humanity, he undertook several
branches of study and engaged in various types of work, but he was never
satisfied until he began the study of osteopathy. Here he found a profession for
which he was preeminently suited, both by inclination and ability. For a time he
was connected with the American Hospital of Minneapolis and then went to Des
Moines, Iowa, where he attended the S. S. Still College of Osteopathy,
graduating in 1905. The year 1906 was spent doing postgraduate work at Des
Moines and was followed by further study in Europe. In 1907 he established the
Rydell Hospital of Minneapolis, in a building he purchased for the purpose.
Subsequently, in 1919, he bought the adjoining property at 1710 Third avenue
South to increase the capacity of the hospital, and now both of these commodious
buildings are taxed to their utmost by his large patronage. Meanwhile, in the
midst of the strenuous work of his growing practice, Dr. Rydell found time to
journey to Europe for further study in 1912. He also took a course in the
Pacific College of Medicine at Los Angeles, California, of which he is a
graduate.
Dr. Rydell specializes in osteopathy and milk treatment. In this scientific age
when matters of diet and general hygiene are of universal as well as
professional interest, it is not inappropriate to set forth Dr. Rydell's theory
of practice. This is that two things are paramount in the healing of disease:
First, perfect circulation, which is achieved through osteopathy; second,
perfect diet, which is milk, the natural diet of all mammalia. He asserts that
any disease which osteopathy and a milk diet cannot cure is incurable, and is
willing to submit to any test to prove that assertion. He maintains a fine dairy
farm and raises his own cows to produce the milk he uses in his hospital. The
cattle are fed for the specific purpose of securing the proper milk for the
treatment of each disease. He has donated the use of five acres of his farm to
the University of Minnesota for a period of five years for an experimental
station. The professors and research specialists in the departments of
agriculture and horticulture are carrying on experiments in all kinds of grains
and vegetables for the special purpose of ascertaining the possibilities of peat
soil, and at what water level the best crops are produced, so as to enable them
to instruct the farmers of the state in the proper methods of planting and
cultivating crops on peat land. The University is also cooperating with the
Doctor in his experiments. In all the aspects of his professional and personal
life Dr. Rydell exhibits this same progressive spirit and initiative, combining
with them a lofty ideal of service that is an inspiration to all those who are
associated with him.
In 1920 Dr. Rydell was married to Alice Johanson, a native of Minneapolis. Of
the children by a former marriage, one son, Harry, who is also a physician,
assists his father in the work in the hospital; another, Hiram, manages the
dairy farm; John and Amnell are students. The daughters are Susie, now Mrs.
Carlo Casetta, and Aria, now Mrs. Estell Stubbs.
The Masonic fraternity has in Dr. Rydell a loyal member. He belongs to Ark
Lodge, A. F. & A. M., R. A. M.; Ark Commandery, K. T.; and Zuhrah Temple of the
Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks and the Automobile Club of Minneapolis. In politics he follows the
leadership of the republican party, and his religious affiliations are with the
Presbyterian church. Through the activities of the Horticultural Society he
follows the innovations and developments in gardening that are of such great
interest to him professionally. With these activities of family, church and
club, Dr. Rydell rounds out his life as a liberal, well poised professional man.