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Ruth H Bauer Dettmer

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Birth	:	14 Sep 1922 Brandon, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2011 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint John's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8286280, -92.3555960
Description	:	Ruth H. (Bauer) Dettmer, 89, of West Union, Iowa, and formerly of Waverly, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at the Traditions of West Union of natural causes. Ruth H. (Bauer) Dettmer was born on September 14, 1922, in Brandon, Buchanan County, Iowa, the daughter of William and Sophia (Huck) Bauer. She was baptized at Jubilee Church near Jesup & Dunkerton, and was confirmed on March 3, 1937, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly. Ruth attended grade school at Jubilee and later country school in Fremont graduating the 8th grade. On December 6, 1942, Ruth was united in marriage to... Read More	Ruth H. (Bauer) Dettmer, 89, of West Union, Iowa, and formerly of Waverly, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at the Traditions of West Union of natural causes. Ruth H. (Bauer) Dettmer was born on September 14, 1922, in Brandon, Buchanan County, Iowa, the daughter of William and Sophia (Huck) Bauer. She was baptized at Jubilee Church near Jesup & Dunkerton, and was confirmed on March 3, 1937, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly. Ruth attended grade school at Jubilee and later country school in Fremont graduating the 8th grade. On December 6, 1942, Ruth was united in marriage to LaVern H. Dettmer at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly. The couple farmed in the Buck Creek area for 10 years until they returned to LaVern's family farm near Bremer. In 1974, they moved to the Bauer family farm near Bremer, where they farmed until they retired. The couple continued to live on the farm and on January 4, 1998, Lavern died and Ruth remained on the farm until 2003 when she made her home at the Waverly Homes. On April 22, 2010, Ruth became a resident of the Traditions of West Union assisted living. Ruth was a faithful member of St. John's United Church of Christ – Siegel, where she was active with the ladies aid, serving as president a couple of times. Ruth enjoyed baking, reading, bowling, crossword puzzles and playing cards especially Schafskopf. Ruth really enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Ruth is survived by her 6 children and their spouses, James A. and Marilyn Dettmer of Charles City, Iowa, Jolene Lindsey of Loveland, Colorado, Eugene W. and Helen Dettmer of rural Sumner, Iowa, Wayne L. Dettmer of Maynard, Iowa, Carol J. and Randal Inman of Maynard, Iowa, and Patricia J. and Jerry Steven of Elma, Iowa; a daughter-in-law, Mavorette Dettmer of Waterloo, Iowa; 18 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Norma Heiser of Waverly, Iowa, Irene Wyer of Cedar Rapids. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband LaVern; a son, Steven L. Dettmer on July 3, 1998; a grandson, Thomas John Dettmer; a great grandson, Nicholas Allen Dettmer; one brother, Ewald Bauer and one sister, Lenora Foelske. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ – Siegel, rural Waverly, with Rev. Eugene Walther officiating. Burial will be in St. John's UCC Cemetery – Siegel. Public visitation will be held on Friday, November 4, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home in Waverly. Memorials may be directed to the Dettmer family for a memorial direction to be established at a later date.

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Ruth H Bauer Dettmer's memorial is located at: Saint John's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Tripoli, Bremer County, USA.
When did Ruth H Bauer Dettmer death?
Ruth H Bauer Dettmer death on 2 Nov 2011 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruth H Bauer Dettmer's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8286280
Longitude: -92.3555960

Family Members:

Parent

William J Bauer

(1889 - 1967)

Sophia Margaret Huck Bauer

(1897 - 1988)

Spouse

Lavern H Dettmer

(1923 - 1998)

Siblings

Lenora A Bauer Foelske

(1915 - 1979)

Norma M. Bauer Heiser

(1918 - 2018)

Irene Bauer Weyer

(1920 - 2013)

Children

Steven LaVern Dettmer

(1947 - 1998)

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