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Ruth D. Aunspaugh Wahlgren

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Birth	:	12 Oct 1920 Etna, Custer County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 2012 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9458008, -100.1397018
Description	:	Ruth D. Wahlgren, 91, of Grand Island, formerly of Gothenburg, died Sept. 21, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center with family at her side. To honor Ruth's wishes, cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Gothenburg Cemetery. The Rev. Roy Wahlgren is officiating. All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family. Mrs. Wahlgren was born Oct. 12, 1920, at Etna, Wayne Township, in Custer County, to George and Lily (Cross) Aunspaugh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Wahlgren; and a son, William 'Billy' Wahlgren. Survivors of the immediate family... Read More	Ruth D. Wahlgren, 91, of Grand Island, formerly of Gothenburg, died Sept. 21, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center with family at her side. To honor Ruth's wishes, cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Gothenburg Cemetery. The Rev. Roy Wahlgren is officiating. All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family. Mrs. Wahlgren was born Oct. 12, 1920, at Etna, Wayne Township, in Custer County, to George and Lily (Cross) Aunspaugh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Wahlgren; and a son, William 'Billy' Wahlgren. Survivors of the immediate family include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Col. Van Wahlgren M.D., Kelly of Ogallala, Maj. Lynn Wahlgren and June of Chesapeake, Va., and Wesley and Shirley Wahlgren of Grand Island; two sisters, Verna Dell Brunkhorst of Mitchell, and Janet Schmitz of Medford, Ore.; and a sister-in-law, Signe Block of Boulder, Colo. Also left to cherish her memory are seven grandchildren, Stacie and Jonathan Wahlgren, Leslie Reynolds, Jennifer and James Wahlgren and Harry and William Wahlgren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lt. William Aunspaugh and Lt. Merle 'Tot' Aunspaugh; and a sister, Shirley Fochtman. Ruth grew up in Gothenburg, receiving her education at Gothenburg Public Schools and Kearney State College. Ruth attained her teaching certificate and taught at numerous rural Gothenburg area schools, including District 89, Darr, 100-R and Valley Schools. She was united in marriage to Harry F. Wahlgren on June 22, 1946. The couple made Gothenburg their home, raising four sons. Ruth was a member of the First Baptist Church and Nebraska State Teachers' Association. She enjoyed socializing and loved to volunteer at Gothenburg Public School, the nursing homes and Gothenburg Senior Center. Her hobbies included reading, gardening and quilting. She was also an honorary longtime suffering Dodgers fan. Above all, she cherished her grandchildren. Published in The Grand Island Independent on October 24, 2012

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Ruth D. Aunspaugh Wahlgren's memorial is located at: Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA.
When did Ruth D. Aunspaugh Wahlgren death?
Ruth D. Aunspaugh Wahlgren death on 21 Oct 2012 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.9458008
Longitude: -100.1397018

Family Members:

Parent

George H. Aunspaugh

(1890 - 1937)

Lily Clara Cross Aunspaugh

(1896 - 1946)

Spouse

Harry F. Wahlgren

(1913 - 1984)

Siblings

2LT William Kenneth Aunspaugh

(1919 - 1943)

Shirley Elaine Aunspaugh Fochtman

(1922 - 2012)

LT Merle G. “Tot” Aunspaugh

(1924 - 1945)

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Coordinate: 40.8605995, -99.9475021

17. Rhinehart Cemetery
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18. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0895000, -99.9890000

19. Brady Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0360985, -100.3747025

20. Conroys Grave
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Coordinate: 40.9872850, -100.3990750

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22. Fairview Cemetery
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23. Antelope Cemetery
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24. Svea Dal Cemetery
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