Ruth E. Eskilsen
July 16, 1934 - January 10, 2016
Ruth E. Eskilsen, age 81, of Fremont;
died Sunday January 10, in Nye Legacy, Fremont.
Ruth was born July 16, 1934 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Peter and Vera (Foster) Bockoven. She moved to Fremont and graduated in 1952. On December 7, 1952, she married Gerald (Jerry) Eskilsen. They lived in Lincoln briefly, then Fremont, joining his parents at Eskilsen Furniture Store, in downtown Fremont. In the 1970's, Gerald and Ruth became the owners operated it until 1986. From 1985 until 2009, they divided their time between Fremont, Wyoming, and Texas. Since 2009, they have resided in Fremont.
Ruth was a member of Sinai Lutheran Church and was active with the bell choir. She was vice president of the Fremont Health Auxiliary, and a 55 year member of Arbor Vitae Chapter 92, Order of Eastern Star. She was a volunteer in the office at Fremont Senior High School.
Ruth was preceded by her husband Gerald in May of 2013, son-in-law Gary Osborne, sister Terry, and parents.
Survivors: 2 daughters Nanette (Dennis) Rix of Fremont
Traci Tank and Kevin of Fremont
son Gerald Jr. (Patricia) Eskilsen of Kennard
grandchildren Christian (Jessica) Osborne of Chesapeake, Virginia
Patrick (Cherish) Osborne of Charlotte, Michigan
Aleasha Dryden of Fremont
Tyler Hilgenkamp of Arlington
great grandchildren Payton and Hallie Dryden
Oliver Orville Osborne
brother Milton Bockoven of Kansas
The funeral service is 10:30 Friday at Sinai Lutheran Church with Rev. Al Duminy. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel will begin at 3 PM Thursday. The family will be present after 5 PM. There is an Eastern Star Service (public is welcome) at 6:30 PM by Arbor Vitae Chapter 92.
Memorials suggested to Sinai Lutheran Church Organ Fund and new Paden Cottage of the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont.
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