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Ruth Ann Rater

Birth	:	3 Dec 1957 Greenfield, Adair County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Aug 2020 West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Eureka Cemetery, Eureka Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3736000, -94.6408005
Description	:	Ruth Ann Rater was born on December 3, 1957, in Greenfield, IA, to Louis Daniel Rater and Evelyn June Feick. She joyfully jumped into the arms of Jesus at age 62 of Glioblastoma on Friday, August 21, at her residence in West Des Moines. Ruth attended grade schools at Cumberland-Massena, Bridgewater-Fontanelle, Paton, and Stanton. She attended Jr. High and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1976. Ruth had five siblings-including Risa Jane, Robert Daniel, RaeJean, Ronald Neal, and Ryan Daniel (Roscoe). Following high school graduation, she attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda and... Read More	Ruth Ann Rater was born on December 3, 1957, in Greenfield, IA, to Louis Daniel Rater and Evelyn June Feick. She joyfully jumped into the arms of Jesus at age 62 of Glioblastoma on Friday, August 21, at her residence in West Des Moines. Ruth attended grade schools at Cumberland-Massena, Bridgewater-Fontanelle, Paton, and Stanton. She attended Jr. High and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1976. Ruth had five siblings-including Risa Jane, Robert Daniel, RaeJean, Ronald Neal, and Ryan Daniel (Roscoe). Following high school graduation, she attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda and Drake University. Ruth graduated from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in 1980. Ruth married Richard E. Gonzalez. Their children included Geoffrey Michael, Patrick Arjen Michael, Paul Michael David, and Stephanie Ann Marie. Ruth was a registered nurse in Obstetrics for 38 years. She worked at UnityPoint in Des Moines and Sioux City. Ruth did travel nursing at various hospitals in Texas and California from 2013-2018. Preceding Ruth in death were her grandparents Ira and Freida Rater; Edwin and Helen Feick; parents Louis Daniel Rater and Evelyn June Rater; and brothers Robert and Ronald Rater. Surviving Ruth are her children and grandchildren-including Geoffrey Gonzalez (Emily); Patrick (Marisha) Gonzalez, Paul Gonzalez (Jane); Stephanie Gonzalez (Kyle); grandson Leo Gonzalez, and granddaughter Sadie Gonzalez. Also, surviving are sisters Risa Rater of Vermillion, SD and RaeJean Lepird (Tim) of Carroll; Aunt Joan Snyder of Council Bluffs, godsons Jason Feick of Fontanelle; and Jonathan Paulson, of Urbandale; special friend Brian Cahill of Live Oak, CA; in addition to extended family and friends. Memorial services will be held at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. Due to restrictions with COVID-19, we are requesting that only immediate family attend. Time and date will be communicated separately. Burial will be at Eureka Cemetery located south of Adair. Ruth will be remembered most for her rock-solid faith in Jesus, loving heart, and gentle spirit. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary & Resthaven Cemetery

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Where is Ruth Ann Rater's memorial?
Ruth Ann Rater's memorial is located at: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka Township, Adair County, USA.
When did Ruth Ann Rater death?
Ruth Ann Rater death on 21 Aug 2020 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruth Ann Rater's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3736000
Longitude: -94.6408005

Family Members:

Parent

PFC Louis Daniel Rater

(1933 - 2001)

Evelyn June Feick Rater

(1933 - 2019)

Siblings

Robert Daniel Rater

(1960 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Eureka Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3736000, -94.6408005

2. Sears Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3161730, -94.6345760

3. Canby Cemetery
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4. Bryant Cemetery
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5. Prussia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3753014, -94.5278015

6. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2880000, -94.6800000

7. Lincoln Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3742000, -94.7668000

8. Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3956108, -94.5102768

9. Fontanelle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2907982, -94.5400009

10. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4514008, -94.7528000

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Coordinate: 41.4902992, -94.6425018

12. Sunnyhill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.6402969

13. Massena Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2916985, -94.7583008

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5104000, -94.6431700

15. Witt Cemetery
Bridgewater, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2303009, -94.6414032

16. Garner Cemetery
Bridgewater, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2180000, -94.6600000

17. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2280006, -94.5650024

18. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Massena, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2538986, -94.7755966

19. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4986000, -94.5096970

20. Oakwood Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4977989, -94.5074997

21. Adair County Cemetery
Greenfield, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3344002, -94.4328003

22. Abandoned Timber Cemetery
Canby, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4833208, -94.4808020

23. Franklin Lutheran Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3300018, -94.8499985

24. Greenfield Cemetery
Greenfield, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2896996, -94.4543991