Ruby E. Niederklein

Ruby Eileen Glinsmann, daughter of Peter Frederich August and Laura (Obermiller) Glinsmann was born on July 29, 1928 at Ashton, NE and passed away Friday May 15 at daughter Robin's house surrounded by her family at the age of 91.

Ruby was baptized on September 2, 1928 and confirmed October 11, 1942 both at Immanual Lutheran Church, Ashton. After graduating from Ashton High School Ruby took a job teaching at Zion Lutheran School near Tobias. It was there that she met Dallas Niederklein. it was at a church gathering that  He asked her if she thought he could be 'the one', and she said 'I think so', after that he enjoyed stopping by school to have lunch with her.  and they were married on June 6, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ashton by Rev. Theodore Dragonmuller in a church with no electricity, a true candlelight ceremony.  Their deep love for each other was obvious to anyone around them as she always lovingly referred to him as "dear."

God blessed them with six children: Gene, Roy, Kent, Mark, June and Robin. Ruby enjoyed baking and was known for her runzas, cinnamon rolls and pies which she spoiled her grand kids with when they visited. She also grew many african violets over the years and enjoyed canning and making pickles.

After Dallas passed away in 2016, Ruby moved in with Robin and Todd. There she enjoyed seeing her great grand kids and sharing her treats from her giant candy bowl with them. She enjoyed the many visitors and all the family gatherings there. Ruby appreciated all of her kids' help these last few months.

She is survived by her children and families: Gene and Ardis Niederklein of Wilber, Angela (Roger) Zulkoski, Riley and Avery, Amber (Fred) Koch, Kaden and Landon and Aaron (Chrissy) Niederklein, Timber and Ayker. Roy and Dorene Niederklein of Girard, KS, Ryan (Jennifer) Niederklein, Cole and Ella, Jesse (Linda) Niederklein, Noah, Leah, and Emma and Nathan (Maggie) Niederklein and Nash. Kent and Echo Niederklein of Fairbury, Derrick (Kristi) Niederklein, Berkley and Linden. Kelsi (Mike) Wehrman, Camden, Carson and Ansley, Krista and Dakota Niederklein. Mark and Peggy Niederklein of Tobias, Jerad (Mikayla) Niederklein, Justin (Sydney) Niederklein and Kendra Niederklein and fiance Lance Heller. June and Tom Jordening of Omaha, Abby (Alexis) Dominguez, Ava and Andre, April (Bryon) Pinkes, Benjiman and Marley, Andrew Jordening and Anna (Landon) Schmidt, Fern and August. Robin and Todd Jordening of Fairbury, Jenny (Cameron) Kumpf, Kolton, Kenzie, and Kipton, Jamie Jordening and Kyler, Jessie (Eric) Howard, Corbin and Cambry and Jonah (Maddy) Jordening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dallas, grandson Jaden, brothers and (spouses), Ervin and (Darlyne) Glinsmann, Merle Glinsmann, David and (Arlene) Glinsmann, Don and (Rachel) Glinsmann, and Wendell Glinsmann, and brother-in-law Gene Ficken. Survivors include sisters, Shirley Ficken and Ethel (Dale) Rasmussen, brother Alvin (Marion) Glinsmann, sisters-in-law, Virginia and Francis Glinsmann, and many nieces, nephews and their families.

Services will be held  at Zion Lutheran Church in Tobias.  Public Viewing will be May 19th, 2020 from 9-9 at the funeral home.  Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  The service will be live streamed on the Zion Lutheran Tobias YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhdyMrS21ug