hmtl5 Ruth Ellen Bridgewater b. 13 Jul 1918 Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois d. 27 May 2006 Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois: Gritton Genealogy

Ruth Ellen Bridgewater

Female 1918 - 2006  (87 years)


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  • Name Ruth Ellen Bridgewater 
    Born 13 Jul 1918  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Died 27 May 2006  Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Buried Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Person ID I3464  Gritton
    Last Modified 21 Mar 2024 

    Father George Bridgewater,   b. 18 Jun 1890, Kinderhook, Pike County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Oct 1954, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Dessa Elder,   b. 2 Apr 1890, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Sep 1978, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Family ID F1042  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Russell W. Roegner,   b. 26 Feb 1915, Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jan 2002  (Age 86 years) 
    Last Modified 6 Jul 2019 
    Family ID F1453  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Jul 1918 - Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • DECATUR - Ruth Ellen Roegner, 87, formerly of Decatur, IL, died May 27th of heart problems while visiting family in Crystal Lake, IL. Mrs. Roegner a lifelong teacher began her teaching career at a one room schoolhouse, in Indiana. While living in Decatur, she taught several years at St. Patrick's Elementary before teaching 1st grade for 25 years for the Mt. Zion Schools. In retirement in Florida, Mrs. Roegner established the adult literacy program in both St. Augustine, Florida and the Sumptner County Florida Area. She continued to serve as a volunteer tutor in schools until her death. Her service to education earned her the "Jefferson Award" in 2005. Mrs. Roegner's lifetime interests were diverse. As an avid card player, she accumulated Master points in Bridge, she was long time President of the Decatur Business and professional women's club, Square Dancer, RVer, gardener, host for the International Hostel Program, and for many years served as a campground host in state and national parks. Mrs. Roegner is survived by her daughter, Norma Wacaser of Crystal Lake, IL, and 4 sons, Carl Roegner of Bonham, TX, Terry Roegner, of Alexandria, VA, Jerry Roegner, of Woodbridge,VA., and Jack Roegner of Richmond, IN. She has 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mrs. Roegner was preceded in death by a son, George, and husband, Russell Roegner. Memorial service is at Lakeside-Barrick Funeral Chapel, Danville, IL 2pm June 5th followed by Burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
      https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/ruth-roegner-obituary?id=29935790
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  • Sources 
    1. [S16] US Social Security Applications and Claims Index.

    2. [S2] Find a Grave.

    3. [S17] Obituary.