Ruby Baldwin Obituary
Ruby Baldwin, 86, of Webster City formerly of Robins died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Saratoga Cemetery.
Ruby Jane Paulsen, daughter of Christian and Marn Paulsen, was born July 18, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN. She is the youngest of 6 siblings. She graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 1957. On December 5th, 1959 Ruby was united in marriage to LeRoy G. Baldwin in Minneapolis. The couple lived in Robins, Iowa until LeRoy passed in 2016, and Ruby moved to Webster City. She enjoyed her family (Grandkids), knitting, crocheting, line dancing and was a member of the AACA Club (antique cars).
She is survived by her sons, Frank (Elaine) Baldwin of Madrid, William (Susan) Baldwin of Webster City and grandchildren, Jenny, Irwin, Austin, Tanner and Kyra.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy; her parents; grandsons, Jordan Baldwin and Logan Baldwin; her siblings, Beverly, Kenny, Melvin, Russell and Sylvia.
800 Willson Avenue, Webster City, IA 50595
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