On November 18, 1948, she was married to Donald G. Anderson in Wahoo.
She was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church while living in Wahoo. After moving to Fremont, she became involved in LIFT, Christian Fellowship, quilting, and Faith Circle at First Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Helen Hoefnagel, and brothers Roy and Norman Nyberg.
She is survived by her husband Donald, a son Steven (Virginia) Anderson of Omaha, daughters Wendy (Lon) Olson of Fremont, and Lynette (Michael) McCarty of Greenwood, Indiana; grandchildren Ryan (Bethany) Olson and Lisa Olson of Fremont, Elizabeth (Jon) Nelson of Council Bluffs, Lindsay Anderson of Omaha, Megan McCarty of Arlington, Virginia, and Allison McCarty of Greenwood, Indiana; great grandsons Luke and Tate Olson of Fremont.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (January 21st, 2011) at First Lutheran Church (3200 E. Military) in Fremont with the Rev. Charlie Axness officiating. The committal will be in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church, Fremont, or the Luther Scholarship Fund at Midland University, Fremont.
Visitation will be on Thursday (January 20th) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, from 2 to 8 PM, with the family present from 6 to 8 PM.
online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Roger & Nancy Enstrom
Fremont, NE Monday, January 17, 2011 I first met your Mother when we attended the Wahoo High School basketball games that my brother coached. She was always such a delight to visit with and over the years we reminisced whenever we saw each other. She truly was a lovely lady. Our sympathy to you at this time. Nancy & Roger EnstromLori Feikema and family
Norwalk, IA Monday, January 17, 2011 Peace, prayers and & blessingsLil & Til Jurgens
Fremont, NE Monday, January 17, 2011Joyce and Joe Inguanzo and daughters
Omaha, NE Monday, January 17, 2011 We are thankful for having known 'Ruthie' as my dad called her. She was a kind and loving person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. JoyceDianne Hilbers
Lyons,, Ne Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Ruth was always a very pleasant and friendly patient. I enjoyed knowing her through my work at the clinic.NANCY TATUM
INDIANAPOLIS, IN Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Thank you, Ruth, for bringing such joy to your family and friends. You will be fondly remembered from your visits to Indy.Brian and Veronica Hewitt
Greenwood, IN Thursday, January 20, 2011 We will remember Ruth as the "everybody's mom" Mom that she was. All of Ruth's children are evidence of the great role model that she was. Lynette, we will be with you in spirit tomorrow, as you say your goodbyes.Nancy Griggs
, Friday, January 21, 2011 Dear Don and family, I am sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of your mom...she was quite a lady. I know that my mother will miss her phone conversations with Ruth...she was a good friend to her. Keep the good memories close. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Nancy Stewart GriggsPJ
, Saturday, January 22, 2011 My husband and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of your beloved Ruth. We wanted to share with you the resurrection hope found in John 5:28,29. We can only imagine the tears of joy when we too, are truly reunited with our dear loved ones again. Until then take comfort in the experiences you shared together and learn from them, hold them dear to your hearts and cherish them. Take care of yourselves and each other. Our sincere condolences to all of you who knew and loved her.Rose Rosengren
Colon, NE, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Ruth was the first person to make me welcome when I started attending Bethlehem Lutheran. I want to extend my sympathy to Don and all the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.