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Geraldine Lola “Geri” Willson Ruth

Birth	:	27 Jan 1939 Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Oct 2019 Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7126600, -92.5874500
Description	:	Geraldine “Geri” Lola Ruth, 80, of Clarksville, Iowa, passed away on October 28, 2019 at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly. Geraldine was born on January 27, 1939, in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of Oscea and Clara (Fern) Willson. She was raised in Shell Rock and attended the Shell Rock Schools until the eighth grade. Geraldine later earned her General Education Degree. On August 30, 1953, Geraldine was united in marriage to Ralph Arnold Ruth at the... Read More	Geraldine “Geri” Lola Ruth, 80, of Clarksville, Iowa, passed away on October 28, 2019 at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly. Geraldine was born on January 27, 1939, in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of Oscea and Clara (Fern) Willson. She was raised in Shell Rock and attended the Shell Rock Schools until the eighth grade. Geraldine later earned her General Education Degree. On August 30, 1953, Geraldine was united in marriage to Ralph Arnold Ruth at the United Methodist Church in Shell Rock. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and also worked for B.E. Mick’s in Waverly for six years. Her enjoyments included sewing, knitting, crocheting, reading, and collecting bells. Geraldine was a member of the Shell Rock United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and the Rebecca Ledge. She also served on the Clarksville Nursing Home auxiliary and was a volunteer with Cedar Valley Hospice in Waverly. Ralph passed away on September 27, 2018. Geraldine is survived by a son, James Ruth of Waterloo; a daughter, Peggy Ruth of Allison; a son, Robert (Dawn) Ruth of Plainfield, a daughter, Karla (Lawrence) Wheeler of Waverly, and a son, William (Teresa) Ruth of Sumner; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Florence (Gerald) Williams of Colorado, and Verna (Al) Barton of Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, a sister, Gertrude Wilken, two brothers, Harold Willson and Russell Willson; and a great-granddaughter, Jaycee. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019 at the Shell Rock United Methodist Church in Shell Rock with Pastor Joan Thomas and Pastor Allen Biere officiating. The family will greet family and friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the church. Burial of Cremains will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock. Memorials may be directed to the family. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is assisting the family.

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Geraldine Lola “Geri” Willson Ruth's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler County, USA.
When did Geraldine Lola “Geri” Willson Ruth death?
Geraldine Lola “Geri” Willson Ruth death on 28 Oct 2019 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7126600
Longitude: -92.5874500

Family Members:

Parent

Oscea W Willson

(1903 - 1971)

Clara Fern Willson

(1911 - 1996)

Spouse

Ralph Arnold “Hap” Ruth

(1936 - 2018)

Siblings

Gertrude Alice “Gert” Willson Wilken

(1931 - 2019)

Florence Loreene “Flo” Willson Williams

(1942 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Shell Rock, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7126600, -92.5874500

2. Lowell Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7578011, -92.6346970

3. West Point Cemetery
Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6680984, -92.5346985

4. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Janesville, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6856003, -92.5141983

5. Butler County Poor Farm Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400800, -92.6635000

6. Antioch Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7740100, -92.6132900

7. Spring Lake Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.5147018

8. Old Town Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.6622009

9. Harlington Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7158012, -92.4721985

10. Finchford Cemetery
Finchford, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6276400, -92.5398800

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7275009, -92.4563980

12. Peace United Church of Christ Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7192630, -92.4543880

13. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7188988, -92.4539032

14. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200012, -92.4539032

15. Lynwood Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7832985, -92.6810989

16. Coster Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6749600, -92.7122700

17. Andrews Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -92.4772034

18. Newell Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6333008, -92.4903030

19. Oakland Cemetery
Janesville, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6558930, -92.4559700

20. Town Line Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7443650, -92.4353380

21. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8332000, -92.6148000

22. Gerholdt Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6009010, -92.5190130

23. New Albion Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6427994, -92.7416992

24. Rude Cemetery
New Hartford, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5788080, -92.5647070