Died Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at home.
Ruth was born February 26, 1948 in Fremont to Henry and Anna Marie 'Langhorst' Paeper. She was raised in the Hooper area of Washington County. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1966 and Wayne State with a BA in Education in 1969. Ruth began her teaching career in Bellevue in 1969. She married Rich Brown on June 27, 1971 and they lived in Ft. Bragg, NC and Bellevue before moving to their current residence in 1981. Ruth then began teaching in 1981 at Hooper Elementary School and taught there until she retired.
Ruth was an active member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. She also was serving as the President of the American Legion Auxiliary in Hooper. Ruth enjoyed golfing and was a member of several different leagues. She loved all animals especially her cats and grand dogs and grand cats, but her favorite thing was going to all of the grandchildren's activities even the ones that were 10 hours away.
Survivors:
Husband - Rich of Hooper
Daughters - Kristen (Matt) Harms of Fremont
Kari (J.J.) Schueth of Blair
Grandchildren - Riley (Maegan Holt), Haley and Brittney Harms
Jacy and Hadly Schueth
Sister - Mary Drott of Stanton
Sisters-in-law - Karen Swanson of Wahoo
Beverly Schrieber of Laurel
Brothers-in-law - Ron (Jan) Brown of Yankton, SD
Lavern (Linda) Brown of Osmond
Cousin - Lois Callahan of Omaha
many nieces and nephews
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Friday, March 29, 2024 at Salem Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Burial will be in the Salem Fontanelle Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
JERRY GRANQUIST
Gillette, WY Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Rich & family,So sorry to hear about Ruth's passing. May she rest in the Peace of God's love; and her pain and suffering is no more. (Your friendly mail carrier gave us the news) May God heal your family's broken hearts. Your old friend Jerry.
Sonja Bauers
Fremont, NE Saturday, March 30, 2024 So very sorry to hear about Ruth passing. Although I hadn't seen Ruth for quite awhile, I have very good memories of growing up in the same neighborhood. My condolences to her family and to her sister, Mary.Betty Ditter
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 28, 2024 What a wonderful friend and co-kindgergarten teacher! I so enjoyed going to Kearney, NE for kindergarten conference with Ruth. We shared ideas about teaching kindgergarten. She was energetic, kind, and helpful. She shared recipes and tips about cooking. We will miss her smile and laughter. May God comfort you with his love for you, Rich and girls.Alice Carlson Segers
Alvin, TX Wednesday, March 27, 2024 We are so sorry for your family’s loss. I was fortunate to meet Ruth in 5th grade at Winslow School and then again at Hooper High. Great memories of powder puff football games and band activities. Ruth’s friendliness and kindness will always be remembered.Kathy Messier
Hooper, NE Wednesday, March 27, 2024 I always would say that Mrs Brown was one of the best teachers my son had ever had in Hooper. She was a very caring woman I loved her and so did my son Kirby messier so sad to hear about her passing.Ruth Ann [Ackerman] Dodson
Anchorage, AK Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Sadden to hear of Ruth's passing. As a high school classmate, my memories are of a very positive, vibrant, energetic gal. I throughly enjoyed reconnecting through class reunions and trips to Nebraska. 🙏 Prayerful comfort to family and close friends."Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours
through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." an Eskimo Proverb
Dawn Howard
Sanger, TX Wednesday, March 27, 2024 We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so thankful we got to make great memories with Ruth cheering on the OBU Tigers!!!!! Love you all!Jimmy, Dawn. & Brock Howard
Bob & Peg Weisenberg
Hooper, NE Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Rich and girls:We are so sorry to hear of Ruth's cancer journey and her death!! She will forever be our kids' cherished kindergarten teacher. We pray that Our Lord will wrap his loving and comforting arms around all of you.
Wendell Franke
Gallatin, TN Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Such wonderful memories growing up on neighboring farms with Ruth and her family! Adventures of sledding, exploring the woods, riding bikes to the one room school house, Halloween, church, on and on. RIP RuthJack& Beba
PAPILLION, NE Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Am so saddened by the passing of our close friend, Ruth. We had so many great times in the 50+ years! She will be missed >❤️😢🙏🏻Sympathies to Rich, girls& families.❤️❤️