died Thursday, February 20, 2025 at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha.
Betty was born January 10, 1936 to Miles and Ella (Spath) Moyer in Scribner. She graduated from Scribner High School in 1953 as Salutatorian of her class. She earned her teacher's certificate from Wayne State College, Wayne NE. She then taught at rural schools near Oakland and south of Hooper.
On June 10, 1956 Betty married Leonard Ruether at United Lutheran Church in Scribner, where she was a lifetime member. While raising her children, she worked as church secretary. Later, she was a teacher's aide and secretary at Hooper Elementary School. She retired from there in 2003 after 25 years of service. She then kept busy working part time at Lee's Market and the Scribner Pharmacy for a few more years.
Betty was an expert seamstress and sewed many clothes for herself, her children, and even her grandchildren. She was legendary at crocheting. She won many Blue Ribbons at the Dodge County Fair and kept her family supplied with a variety of her creative handy work. Her grandkids said she made the best brownies.
Betty is survived by her children; Jolene (Mike Schott) Stockamp of Fremont, Anita (Gail) Ludwig of Wisner, Donley (Donna) Ruether of Fremont, and Julie (DJ) Kayl of Parker CO. Grandchildren; Suzanne (Jimmy) Little of Council Bluffs IA, Katie Mullally of North Bend, Tim Stockamp of Scribner, Amy (James) Brandt of Howells, Kristie (Andy) Rudnick of Casa Grande AZ, Kathy (John) Iles of Scottsbluff, and Amanda (Jacob) Klein of Omaha. Great grandchildren; Zach, Natalee, & Whitney Mullally, Colten & Jasyn Brandt, Karly & Lily Little, and Ames Rudnick. Brothers-in-law and sister-in-law; Glen Houts of North Sioux City SD, Alan Thomsen of Fremont, and Glen (Vickie) Ruether of Hooper.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Ruether. Sisters; Arlene (Jim) Parr, Darlene (Harold) Bossow, Faye (Floyd) Haney, and Sharon Houts. Brothers; Galen (Mary) Moyer and Gerald (Marie ''Skeets'') Moyer. Sister-in-law, Lorene Thomsen and infant grandson, Matthew Ruether.
The visitation will be Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Ludvigsen's Scribner Chapel from 3pm to 7pm. The family will be present from 5pm to 7pm. The funeral will be 10am, Thursday, February 27, 2025 at United Lutheran Church in Scribner. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery north of Hooper. Memorials are suggested to United Lutheran Church, Rebuilding Together, and Scribner Fire & Rescue.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(8)
Marian Barjenbruch
LINCOLN, NE Sunday, March 2, 2025 Jolene, and family,Sorry for your loss!! Wh
Susan Siebler
Fremont, NE Sunday, March 2, 2025 Jolene, Anita and family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I know how close your family has always been and I know you have lots of great memories to keep in your hearts. God bless your family.Shauna Klein
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Condolences for Jolene, Donna & Donley, Kathy, Amanda, and families. Sending thoughts and prayers for you during this time.Brad Wiese
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 26, 2025 I am no longer with Rebuilding Together, but have very fond memories of time. Spent with both Betty and Leonard. They were wonderful people and will be missed.Katie
North Bend, NE Monday, February 24, 2025 Love you Grandma! I will miss you so much! Fly high in paradise with Grandpa and your sisters!LeAnn M Wisnieski
DAVID CITY, NE Monday, February 24, 2025 Aunt Bettty will be missed. Shewas a good for the fair. I have some bookmarks she made. They will treasured. She was nice to stop at her house and visit. She was there for my mom and watched out for her. Remember the good times at famikuy reunions. Prayers for the family.Katie
North Bend, NE Sunday, February 23, 2025 Love you Grandma! I will miss you so much! Fly high in paradise with Grandpa and your sisters!Sue Hansen
Fremont, NE Sunday, February 23, 2025 We are so very sorry for the loss of your Mom.It is very hard to loose a parent.
Our Condolences,
Dale and Sue Hansen