Ruby was born on September 4, 1914 in Oakland, Iowa to Earl W. and Lillie Belle (Bane) Applegate. After graduating from Oakland High School she married Harry H. Hummel, her life partner of 73 years, on January 6, 1935 in Fremont, Nebraska. Ruby and Harry were engaged in the grocery business in Oakland, IA before moving to Scribner on May 25, 1949, where they owned and operated the Scribner Theater. Harry preceded her in death on August 6, 2008.
She was an active member of the United Church of Christ in Scribner, the Order of Eastern Star, and numerous social, civic, and card clubs in Scribner. Her greatest pleasures were her family, church, clubs, traveling, writing to friends and family, shopping with her girls, Christmas slumber parties in her home, and playing cards.
She is survived by three daughters: Connie and husband Don Havekost of Hooper; Diane and husband Patrick Shimoda of Orange, CA; and Ellen and husband Alan Ott of Hooper. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and seven step-great grandchildren. They are: Jill Woodward and husband Bart, and their children Zachary, Laynee Dell, and Addison of Minden; Joel Marreel and wife Tammi, and their children Josh and Abi of Hooper; Scott Shimoda and wife Lisa, and their children Ryan and Kaylee of Placentia, CA; Stacy Harms and husband Chris, and their daughters Kiana and Brooklyn of Placentia, CA; Maile Divis and husband Frankie, and their daughters Samantha and Sadie of Anaheim, CA; Chad Ott and wife Teri of Lincoln; Chris Ott and wife Andrea, and their daughter Reagan Elizabeth of Elkhorn, Curt Ott and wife Ashley, and their daughter Tinley Ruby of Kearney, Kendra Weast and husband Jason, and their children Will, Allison, and Liana of Culpepper, VA; and Seana Whapham and husband John, and their children Julie, Charlie, Mark, and Kelly of Loveland, OH. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, her six siblings, and a son-in-law, Marvin Marrell.
Visitation for Ruby will be held at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel in Scribner, NE from 3 to 8 PM on Tuesday (November 12, 2013). A special Eastern Star Service will be conducted for her from 6:30 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday at the funeral chapel. All are welcome. Family members will be present from 6 to 8 PM.
A Celebration of Life for Ruby will be held at the United Church of Christ in Scribner at 1:30PM on Wednesday (November 13, 2013) with Pastor Larry Jirsak officiating. Interment beside her life companion will be in the Scribner Cemetery following the celebration.
Memorials may be directed to the United Church of Christ in Scribner or Friendship Chapter No. 122, Order of the Eastern Star.
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Condolences(7)
Larry Moeller
Omaha, NE Friday, November 15, 2013 What a great life to Celebrate: Ruby Dell Applegate Hummel....classy & classic! Mr. & Mrs. Hummel gave us Scribner kids such joy with their theater all those years ago. Unforgettable! Death ends a Life but Not a Relationship, so her daughters and families can "talk" to her forever. Heartfelt, Larry MoellerSue Manchester
Lakeside, CA Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Ruby was a very special lady who touched so many people. We'll always remember Ruby and Harry's California visits to see everyone. May God bless you and comfort the family at this time.Love, Sue & Mark
Susie
Orange, CA Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Mrs. Hummel was an inspiration to all of us. Although she will be greatly missed, she had a long and beautiful life and now she will be reunited with Mr. Hummel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Clyde, Susie Ujiki & family
Dwayne Kelley
Omaha, NE Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Harry and Ruby were always the epitome of class. I am stillan employee of AMSAN-NOGG, I always enjoyed their company at all of our company functions. I am sure you will always have cherised memories of them as I do.
Polk Family
Hooper, NE Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family of Grandma Hummel. Take time to remember how much she touched everyones life and how much joy she brought everyone.LeRoy & Janis Poppe
Scribner, NE Tuesday, November 12, 2013 To the family of Ruby, We are so sorry for your loss. Ruby was a special lady. I enjoyed visiting with her at the hair dresser on occasion and she was so pleasant. We too will miss her. Let your memories bring you smiles, your friends bring you comfort and God give you peace. Our deepest sympathy to you all.Nancy Heller
Lincoln, NE Monday, November 11, 2013 Connie and Ellen and families--my sincere sympathy, thoughts, and prayers go out to you. May God give you HIs comfort and strength during this sad time.