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Ruby Doris Koester Miller

Birth	:	15 Mar 1929 Eldorado, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Apr 2021 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Petr Kirchof, Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0572014, -91.8352966
Description	:	Ruby Doris Miller, 92, of West Union, Iowa died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home in West Union, Iowa. Ruby was born March 15, 1929 to Ernest and Charlotte "Lottie" (Gross) Koester on a farm in Eldorado, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Eldorado, Iowa. Ruby graduated from West Union High School in 1946. She continued her education at Pitzie's Beauty School in Waterloo, Iowa. On September 29, 1950, Ruby was united in marriage with William "Bill" Miller in Juneau, Alaska. Four children were born from this union, Beth, Roxanne,... Read More	Ruby Doris Miller, 92, of West Union, Iowa died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home in West Union, Iowa. Ruby was born March 15, 1929 to Ernest and Charlotte "Lottie" (Gross) Koester on a farm in Eldorado, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Eldorado, Iowa. Ruby graduated from West Union High School in 1946. She continued her education at Pitzie's Beauty School in Waterloo, Iowa. On September 29, 1950, Ruby was united in marriage with William "Bill" Miller in Juneau, Alaska. Four children were born from this union, Beth, Roxanne, Scott and Barbara. Ruby worked as a cafeteria manager for the Des Plaines, Illinois school district for twelve years and for the Wauconda, Illinois school district for ten years, retiring in 1988. Throughout the years, Ruby and Bill lived in Skagway, Alaska, Ivanhoe, Minnesota, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Des Plaines, Illinois, Barrington, Illinois and Maple Valley, Washington. They eventually moved back to Iowa and built a house on Ruby's family farm, where they have lived for thirty years. Ruby and Bill were an adventurous couple and loved to travel extensively around the US and throughout the world. Ruby practiced hairdressing in most places they lived. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, needlepoint, gardening, family vacations, fishing and camping. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran WELCA. Surviving Ruby are her husband of seventy years, William "Bill" Miller of West Union, Iowa; her children, Beth (Mark) Mniszewski of Missoula, Montana, Roxanne (Steve) Purucker of Cary, North Carolina, Scott Miller of West Union, Iowa and Barbara (Matt) Bohnert of Bend, Oregon; grandchildren, Christopher Flowers, Annie Flowers, David Purucker, Brett Bohnert and Lainey Bohnert; and her great-grandchildren, Samuel, Isaac, Silas and Heath Flowers and Cash Cantrell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Charlotte Koester; and two brothers, Donald Koester and Harlan Koester There will be a Private Family Service at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Eldorado, Iowa with Rev. Ginny Olson as the officiant. The service will be broadcasted on 99.5 FM for the public who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Eldorado, Iowa. Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Where is Ruby Doris Koester Miller's memorial?
Ruby Doris Koester Miller's memorial is located at: Saint Petr Kirchof, Eldorado, Fayette County, USA.
When did Ruby Doris Koester Miller death?
Ruby Doris Koester Miller death on 24 Apr 2021 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruby Doris Koester Miller's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0572014
Longitude: -91.8352966

Family Members:

Parent

Ernest G. Koester

(1904 - 1972)

Charlotte Laura Marie Gross Koester

(1907 - 1998)

Siblings

Donald Koester

(1933 - 2010)

Harlan Robert Koester

(1935 - 2008)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

2. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

3. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

4. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

5. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

6. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Military Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0897000, -91.7775000

7. Saint Anthony of Padua Chapel Cemetery
Festina, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996000, -91.8935000

8. Stavanger Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ossian, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1041985, -91.7818985

9. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

10. Saint Marys Cemetery
Festina, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1205000, -91.8658000

11. Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery
Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0660000, -91.9296000

12. Young Cemetery
Washington Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -91.9131012

13. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

14. Hillside Cemetery
Ossian, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1404400, -91.7743400

15. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

16. Eden Cemetery
Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0307999, -91.9621964

17. Eden Cemetery
Waucoma, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0308960, -91.9622370

18. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

19. Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery
Ossian, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1419411, -91.7569427

20. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

21. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1425018, -91.9238968

22. Oak Hill Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1397018, -91.9353027

23. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

24. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006