hmtl5 Ruthann Meyer b. 24 Sep 1928 Cummings, Atchison County, Kansas d. 11 May 2020 Stella, Richardson County, Nebraska: Hedges Genealogy

Ruthann Meyer

Female 1928 - 2020  (91 years)


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  • Name Ruthann Meyer 
    Born 24 Sep 1928  Cummings, Atchison County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Died 11 May 2020  Stella, Richardson County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Buried Pardee Cemetery, Cummings, Atchison County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Person ID I4871  Hedges
    Last Modified 26 Jan 2024 

    Father Albert Carl Meyer,   b. 9 Jan 1896, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Nov 1966  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Myrtle Olive Gilkison,   b. 26 Nov 1902, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Dec 1958, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years) 
    Family ID F2096  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ralph Gene Wright,   b. 26 Apr 1924, Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jun 2010, Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 21 Nov 1990  Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Last Modified 17 Dec 2021 
    Family ID F2168  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Sep 1928 - Cummings, Atchison County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 21 Nov 1990 - Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 11 May 2020 - Stella, Richardson County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Pardee Cemetery, Cummings, Atchison County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • 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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  • Sources 
    1. [S25] Census.

    2. [S6] Find a Grave.

    3. [S9] Obituary.