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Ruby Schmeiser Obituary
Ruby Eileen Schmeiser, 94, of Burlington died Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born March 21, 1930, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Clarence and Bertha (Polson) Millizer. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ.
Eileen married Dale Schmeiser Sr. at St. Paul United Church of Christ on June 11, 1950, in Burlington. He died May 18, 1988.
Eileen was a waitress/cashier at the snack bars at Witte Drug Store, K-Mart and Walmart over the years.
She was a member of the Eagles Club Ladies Auxiliary and she was very social. Eileen was an avid reader, who loved to socialize and dance, as well as boating on the river.
Survivors include two sons, Dale "Butch" (Debbie) Schmeiser Jr. of Burlington and Lee "Ed" (Jackie) Schmeiser of Keokuk; one grandson, Benjamin (Rocio) Schmeiser of Normal, Illinois; one great-granddaughter, Natalia Schmeiser and several nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters Doris and Bonnie and one brother Lyman.
The funeral for Eileen will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Klein Center Activity Department.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mary Shannon
June 10, 2024
The last physical time I spent with Eileen is when I was invited to spend Thanksgiving Dinner with her and family at Klines Care Center. It was lovely and very inviting to share this holiday with Eileen and her family. God Bless all.
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