Ruby Roberts

Ruby Marie Roberts, age 76, of Wells, MN, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Albert Lea, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 7, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN. Visitation will be Sunday night from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, with a 5:00 PM Prayer Service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Father Jason Kern will officiate and interment will be in St. Casimir Cemetery in Wells. Ruby Marie Roberts was born August 30, 1937, the daughter of Herman A. and Violet E. (Thomas) Wehmeyer in Osceola Co., IA. Ruby was a graduate of Storden High School, the class of 1956. On Sept. 9, 1957, Ruby was united in marriage to Jack Jr. Roberts in Lakefield, MN. Ruby had worked for Swift-Eckrich in Wells for over 35 years. Ruby loved camping and enjoyed being outdoors. She and Jack like to fish in northern Minnesota on their boat. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, along with cooking and baking. Quilting, sewing and working crossword puzzles were other favorites. Ruby was a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells. Ruby is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jack Roberts of Wells; 3 children: Michael (Darla) Roberts of Lake Mills, IA, Deb (Dan) Warmka of Easton, Sue (Tom) VanHorn of Wells; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; 5 siblings: Fern (Chuck) Schneider of Crystal, MN, Faye (Orville) Berkness of Windom, MN, Roger Wehmeyer of Phoenix, AZ, Ralph (Geri) Wehmeyer of Lakefield, MN, and Dale (JoAnn) Wehmeyer of Westbrook, MN; along with many nieces and nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents.