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- Ruthann Wright, 91, of Falls City, NE formerly of Atchison KS died Monday, May 11, 2020 at the home of her niece Vicki (Tom) Jacobitz, in Stella NE.
Ruthann has been cremated, no visitation will be held. Memorial services will be at a later date with burial of the cremated remains in the Pardee Cemetery, Atchison KS. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Ruthann Meyer was born on Sept. 24, 1928 in Cummings, KS the daughter of Albert and Myrtle (Gilkison) Meyer. She graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1946 and attended Highland Community College for one year. Ruthie worked as a secretary for the former Paige Airways, Atchison for over 20 years. She was a member of the Atchison United Methodist Church, former member of the Sweet Adeline’s and the Atchison Hospital Auxiliary. She was known as the Holiday Candy Maker Lady, helping people make all kinds of treats for the holidays. After an accident 6 years ago, Ruthann was not able to be at her home and do the activities she enjoyed. She still enjoyed being around people, just ask the caregivers.
Ruthann was married to Ralph Gene Wright on Nov. 21, 1990 at the Atchison United Methodist Church. Ralph preceded her in death on June 19, 2010. Survivors include four nieces. Her parents, husband Ralph, and a sister and brother-in-law Margie & Lester Lohman preceded her in death.
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