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Ruby Alswager Obituary
1921 - 2013
Ruby H. Alswager, 91, of Union Grove, passed away Tuesday, Jan., 8, 2013, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints in Racine. Ruby was born Sept. 6, 1921, in Racine, to the late William and Nancy (nee Schreiber) Osenga. She was a lifetime resident of Union Grove and a graduate of Union Grove High School and Mooris Business College in Racine. On Sept. 2, 1950, at Union Grove Congregational Church, Ruby was united in marriage to Russell Alswager. Russell preceded her in death in 1981.
Ruby was employed at Southern Wisconsin Center as a office manager for 35 years, retiring on October 1, 1986. She had previously worked for 12 years at Raymond Myer and Co-CPAS in Racine. Ruby was a member of the Union Grove Congregational Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Business and Professional Woman of Union Grove Area as well as the Womens Organization of Union Grove Congregational Church. Ruby taught Sunday school at church and had played Mrs. Santa Clause for over 30 years, the last in 2012.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Mary (Tim) Coutley, Joan (Bob) Eckrich, Bill Osenga, Ann (Phil) Santos, Brian Bud (Monica) Pearson, Joan (Deane) Galloway and Gary (Barbara) Krutz. She is further survived by other relatives and many friends. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and by a brother, Lester W. Osenga.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Union Grove Congregational Church with Rev. Manda Stack officiating. Burial will follow at the Union Grove Memorial Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family at the CHURCH on Saturday, from 11 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations have been suggested to the Union Grove Congregational Church, the Graham Public Library in Union Grove or to the Union Grove American Legion.
Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory
908 11th Ave.
Union Grove, WI 53182
262-878-2011
www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com
Memories and Condolences
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Dennis H. Janis aka "DJ"
January 27, 2013
Wendie & I are in Florida and something made me check the obits. in the RJTs... Ruby and I worked together for years. She was extremely capable and we promoted her to Business Manager at a time when those jobs were most often filled by men. Oh, how times have changed! There was no doubt that she could handle the job and she did so...extremely well!
We'll also miss her at the SWC Retiree's biannual breakfast. If it weren't for her, it might not be continuing yet today.
I remember how proud she was of Union Grove and the energy she put into remembering it's history. The community won't be the same w/o her!
January 15, 2013
Ruby will be missed by so many in Union Grove. We were all blessed to have known such a lovely lady. Every small town needs a Ruby! Sandy & Jeff Vyvyan, Tn.
Rita (Welker)Ensminger
January 12, 2013
I recognized Ruby's name,but didn't remember from where until I read the obit. We were coworkers at Southern Wisconsin Colony. Ruby was a wonderful person. May she rest in peace.
Charlene Mills
January 12, 2013
Ruby was a great community asset, volunteering for many, many groups over her long life. Ruby also served as an early model for working women. She was my Sunday School teacher, and a good one. Ruby will be missed by many.
Sandy Blum-Erickson
January 10, 2013
You were a very special lady to so many in Union Grove. You will be greatly missed. The history of Union Grove you passed on I will hold dear in my heart. Good bye History Lady!!!
Norm & Kathy Goforth
January 10, 2013
Ruby and Russel were great people, The loved the kids that walked by their home each day from the old Grade School, Union Grove has lost the last of 2 treasures. Rest in Peace Ms Ruby, You were Loved Dearly.
Leigh
January 10, 2013
Ruby you will be missed. You loved your community more than anyone I knew and didn't just talk the talk but walked the walk. Good bye and may you rest in peace.
Beth Quaderer
January 10, 2013
RIP, my friend. You were such an inspiration to so many. You will be dearly missed.
Anita (Holtdorf) Atkinson
January 10, 2013
You were such a special lady. Always a smile and a kind word. You will be missed.
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