1932 in Lincoln to Orville J. and Edith (Schlotfeldt) Crabtree. Ruth graduated from Lincoln High
School. She was a homemaker.
Ruth is survived by twin sons, Rich (wife Rose) of Ottumwa, Iowa; David (wife Rosita) of
Bremerton, Washington; and daughter Julie Ballou (husband John) of Waverly, Nebraska. She
is also survived by grandson Robert Finnigsmier (wife Jen) and great grandson Wyatt of Miliani,
Hawaii; granddaughter Bree Johnson (husband Nels) and great grandson Kaj and great
granddaughter Signe of Taos, New Mexico; and granddaughter Angela Rieber (husband Jalon),
great granddaughter Adalynn Rieber and great grandson Jalon Rieber Jr. of Treynor, Iowa;
and great granddaughter Brittany Clark ( Kinison Crismon) and great great granddaughter
Delilah of Lincoln. Ruth is also survived by nieces Kathy, Sue, and Nanci, and nephew Bob and
their families.
Ruth enjoyed reading, tole painting, and most of all spending time with all of her children and
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Dick, her sister Leah, and her parents.
A memorial service was held October 10 and her cremains buried next to her husband in
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
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