Ruby Rathjen's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2021 in Lisbon, Iowa

Ruby Rathjen

November 1, 1927 - December 25, 2021 (94 years old)

Ruby Rathjen's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2021 in Lisbon, Iowa

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Ruby Rathjen

November 1, 1927 - December 25, 2021 (94 years old)

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Ruby Rathjen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruby Rathjen of Lisbon, Iowa, born in Muscatine, Iowa, who passed away on December 25, 2021, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Dall and Edna Dall (Fick); her husband Donald V. Rathjen, Sr.; and her sister Janice Marks. She is survived by: her children, Dixie Wyckoff (John) of Mission, Diane Winekauf of Forreston, Illinois and Donald Rathjen Jr. (Leanne) of Atalissa, Iowa. She is also survived by six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to Lutheran Social Services, Seeds of Faith Lutheran Church or Rochester Methodist Church.

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Dec 30

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Faith Lutheran Church
798 Brenneman Ln, Lisbon, IA 52253

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Dec 30

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Faith Lutheran Church
798 Brenneman Ln, Lisbon, IA 52253

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