On March 26, 1955, Ruth Monke was married to Richard 'Dick' Teebken in Mississippi while he was serving in the United States Coast Guard. He left the states soon after and Ruth returned to Fremont, and then 6 months later she joined him in Honolulu where they were for 2 years.
Following his service they returned to Fremont where they lived for 4 years, and then built a home in Fontanelle where they lived for 30 years. They have lived in Fremont the past 12 years.
Ruth was a member of the Fremont Alliance Church where for the last several years she has led the Wednesday night Awana girls. For several years she was the local Chairman of the National Day of Prayer. She led high school bible studies and Sunday School classes for international students from Midland College. She also went on mission trips to Kenya and Hungary.
Survivors: husband - Richard 'Dick'
2 daughters - Kara and husband Bradley Brown of Lincoln
Beth and husband Gary Morris of Fremont
2 sons - Tim and wife Diane Teebken of Seattle, Washington
Jeff and wife Jennifer Teebken of Longmont, Colorado
16 grandchildren - Caleb, Leah, Luke, Rachel, and Emmarie Brown
Nicholas and wife Cara Morris, Jeff and wife Abby Morris,
Jodi and husband Brian Pritchard, Sam and Alex Morris
Faith and Grace Teebken
Laura and husband Nathan Sloan, Ben and Andrew Teebken,
Marla and husband Heath Hardesty
3 great grandchildren - Caleb Sloan, Carlee Morris, and Jaxson Morris
1 sister - Muriel and husband Jim Keeler of Fremont
1 brother - Robert and wife Phyllis Monke of Fremont
sister-in-law - Helen Monke of Phoenix, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by her brother William 'Bill' Monke.
The funeral service will be held in the Fremont Alliance Church at 10:30 AM Thursday - March 15th with the Rev. Tom Nevius. The committal will be in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery at Fontanelle. Memorials are suggested to the Ceria Missionary Fund of the Fremont Alliance Church.
Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday - March 14th from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook @ www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(21)
Jeana Hinds
Bloomington, Mi Monday, April 23, 2012 Hi Kara and Brad and family, Kara, I couldn't find your address so I hope you get this. I was so sad to hear your news. It is a great loss and my heart breaks. I think of Ruth so much as I live close to a college and have thought about starting a bible study w/college students. That's how I met your mom! I'm sure you remember all those college bible studies in your living room. What an impact that made on my life. I am thinking of your entire family and pray for comfort. Love in Jesus, Jeana HindsJudy Davis
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Dear Dick and Family: I was saddened to hear of Ruth's death. I will always remember her reaching out to me during Bob's illness and death. You have wonderful memories to cherish of a woman who lived her faith and was a blessing to so many. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers as you go forward without her physical presence. love to all of you...JudyRex Gray
Elkhorn, NE Sunday, March 18, 2012 SORRY FOR YOUR LOSSDeb Miller (Gaskin)
Omaha, Ne Saturday, March 17, 2012 Dear Teebken Family, I am so sorry for your loss, Ruth was an incredibly special woman of God. I enjoyed going to bible study back in my high school days at your home, and had bumped into her several times over the years, we always had such nice visits. I know you are all hurting right now, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ruth is now with Jesus, and that is something to celebrate! God Bless you all.Rick Myers
Fremont, Ne Thursday, March 15, 2012 Dick and family: A sudden loss is especially difficult. Ruth's faith suggests she is in a better place. Know that your friends have you in our prayers.Terry & Erin Schmidt
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 15, 2012 Erin & I express our condolences. May the peace of the Lord be with you.Chuck and Diane Willison
Bay City, OR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Sorry to hear about Ruth's passing. This is a nice picture and write-up in the paper. Our thoughts will be with you. Ruth will be greatly missed !!Deborah Austin-Hicks
Crescent Springs, KY Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Dick - to you & your family, may you find peace in the loving memories of Ruth. Thank you for being such a great longtime friend to my dad and I know that he and Pat will be there for you in your time of need. Peace, love and prayers to all.Suzanne Hula Baker
Omaha, NE Wednesday, March 14, 2012 My deep sympathy to the Teebken family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Joanna Jack Hike
Bellevue, NE Wednesday, March 14, 2012 I am so sorry to hear about Ruth. Your family has always had a special place in my heart. Lots of good memories with your entire family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Georgia and Jerry Eckert
Fremont, NE Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Dick and family. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth, a dear friend in Christ. I wish we could be there for you at this difficult time but will visit with you next week. Ruth was an awesome woman and did so much good for people who were seeking God. Her work with international students will never be forgotten. May God bless all of you in this difficult time.Cindy (Taylor) Eaton
Columbus, NE Tuesday, March 13, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear about Ruth. What a godly woman! I remember going to Bible Studies at the Teebken household when I was in high school. Her gentle nature and friendly smile will be missed.James Stork
Huntingdon, PA Tuesday, March 13, 2012 I learned so much about the Lord and true Christianity through Bible studies held for years in Ruth's living room, and simply by watching the life of this godly woman. Though she will be missed, her legacy of work for the Lord will no doubt continue to bear fruit even as she enjoys being in the presence of her Savior. May God's comfort be very real to the family, and may Ruth's heart for the Lord be multiplied in all who knew her.Chris (Shada) Legband
Fremont, NE Tuesday, March 13, 2012 May the Lord wrap his arms around the family during this time of loss. My life was better for having known her. She was a source of love and encouragement to all who knew her. I will miss her dearly.Scott Strenger
Lincoln, NE Monday, March 12, 2012 My heartfelt condolences to Dick, Tim, Beth, Kara and Jeff. Ruth was a fine lady who did so much for so many. She will be missed.Phyllis and Dean Bart
Arlington, NE Monday, March 12, 2012 Our family sends your family our deepest sympathy. She was such a caring and special lady.Joshua & Shiloh Ladd
Fremont, NE Monday, March 12, 2012 Ruth was truly one of the most amazing, Godly women we've ever had the pleasure of knowing! She was so involved in our church and was a Godly example to those who she reached out to and helped. She will be sorely missed but we know she is with her heavenly Father now, and who could be sad about that!Becky (Brandt) Mulkey
Omaha, NE Friday, March 16, 2012 How proud you must be of this wonderful Christian lady who was such an important part of your life and of many others. She has had a huge impact on the world around her and found so many ways to reach out to people and talk to them about her awesome God. Sharing her faith was like breathing to Ruth. She will be sorely missed and our prayers go out to her family as you go through this difficult time. May God comfort you and bring you peace. Becky (Brandt) MulkeyTom Snyder and family
Wahoo, Ne Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Ruth will missed. She was a true blessing to our family. Her family is in our prayers.Dr T J and Lou Ann Bolt
Omaha, NE Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Dick our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in loving memory of your Ruthy. She will be sadly missed.Keith & Barb Huizenga
Fremont, NE Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Dear Dick and family, We are so saddened to hear of Ruth's death. We will miss her so much. Her life was a quiet but bold example to us and many others. We will not be able to celebrate her heavenly "home-going" with you, but please know you are in our prayers. May God wrap His comforting arms around all of you.