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Ruth Martis

1944 - 2025

Ruth Martis obituary, 1944-2025, Fremont, NE

BORN

1944

DIED

2025

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7909 Mormon Bridge Rd.

Omaha, Nebraska

Ruth Martis Obituary

Ruth Ann Martis, age 80, of Fremont, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. Born on October 12, 1944, in Elliott, Iowa, she was the beloved daughter of the late Warren and June Finnell.

Ruth dedicated 25 years of her professional life to Shopko. Beyond her career, Ruth had a passion for baking cakes, sewing, gardening, cooking, and reading. Her skills in the kitchen brought joy to many family gatherings, where her homemade treats were eagerly anticipated and shared. She was also an active member of her church community, finding strength and purpose in her faith.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Charles Martis Jr., and their children: Charles Martis III, Jonathan Martis, Jeffery Martis, and Jackson Martis (Tricia). She also leaves behind cherished grandchildren: Kenyon Martis, Morgan Hruska-Martis, Nicholas Shipley, Grace Martis, Gabe Martis, and Kallee Martis. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Nancy Turner (Bill).

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, 2650 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131. A lunch will follow the service, providing an opportunity for family and friends to gather and remember Ruth's life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Kountze Food Pantry, in honor of Ruth's commitment to helping those in need.
Published by Omaha World-Herald on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Karla Willis

October 5, 2025

Many years were spent working together at ShopKo and many after work girls dinners out. Your smile and kindness will be missed.

Danielle Figgins

October 4, 2025

Ruth will be missed by many. She was always been so kind to my family. We may have lost touch though the years but I have always thought kindly of her. My deepest condolences to the family.

Mary Splittgerber

October 4, 2025

I was very blessed to not only have Ruth as a coworker but also a friend you will truly be missed my friend

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Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church

2650 Farnam St, Omaha, NE

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