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RUBY WICKLEIN Obituary
RUBY MAE WICKLEIN (Age 79)
On Friday, August 9, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lester Charles Wicklein; mother of Louis (Sylvia), Dianne (Daniel), Robert (Christine), and Lester (Bridget); sister of the late Harold "Buddy" Easton; grandmother of Stephanie, Haley, Gregory, Mary, Blaine, Jeanine, Brice, Max, Matthew, Hans, Hannah; great-grandmother of Eliza, Harper, John, Cyrus, Andrew, Ruby, Carson, Veronica, Perry, Josephine, Russell, Tyler and Ada. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, August 13 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital Foundation, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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John
August 13, 2013
Robert, Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember many Md. tailgates during the Claiborne years in lot 1 with your mom, Big Lester and friends. Brings back many memories.
Jack & Yvonne Wicklein
August 13, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of Ruby and wish that we could be there for her funeral. Ruby will be missed and live on in our memories. Love to All. Jack & Yvonne
David McCaffrey Jr
August 13, 2013
I am a Friend out of the past. {enjoyed many week ends in my early years I even remember the victory Rm where there were many good time parties. Ruby was a beautiful person I know she will be missed. David Jr.
Bobby & Jeannie Lee
August 12, 2013
We are very sorry to hear of your loss, Your family are In our thoughts and prayers.
The Miller Family
August 12, 2013
Dear Louie, Dianne, Robert and Lester:
We are saddened to hear of Ruby's passing and know that the loss will be greatly felt by all that were fortunate enough to have known her. She has left behind a fine heritage of children, grand children,great-grand children and, we are sure, loyal friends. To us she will be remembered for her loving ways toward our family and her everlasting "smile." Please accept our deepest and sincerest sympathy for you and your family in your bereavement. She will be missed!!!
Affectionately,
Susan, Vicky, Bonnie & Eddie Miller
Tim Quigley
August 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Wicklein family. Mrs. Wicklein was a second mother to all of Lester's goofy high school friends. She was truly one-of-kind!
August 11, 2013
Please accept our condolences on your loss. May you have comfort in knowing that the God of Comfort feels your pain and "...He will without fail show you favor at the sound of your outcry, as soon as he hears it he will actually answer you". Isaiah 30:19
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