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Ruth Vivian Kruse Bleeker

Birth	:	10 Oct 1932 Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Nov 2019 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4055000, -93.0618000
Description	:	Ruth Bleeker, 87, of Eldora, died on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral service at the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church, Rev. Harrison Lippert officiating, burial in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Ruth was born on October 10, 1932, in rural Hardin County, the daughter of Thomas and Kate (Folkerts) Kruse. She spent her whole life in Steamboat Rock. While she was a good student, Ruth also had a claim to fame as a member of the Steamboat Rock High School girls' basketball team. She helped lead the team to the... Read More	Ruth Bleeker, 87, of Eldora, died on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral service at the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church, Rev. Harrison Lippert officiating, burial in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Ruth was born on October 10, 1932, in rural Hardin County, the daughter of Thomas and Kate (Folkerts) Kruse. She spent her whole life in Steamboat Rock. While she was a good student, Ruth also had a claim to fame as a member of the Steamboat Rock High School girls' basketball team. She helped lead the team to the State Tournament in 1951, and at the end of the tournament was awarded the Amsberry Award. Ruth attended the Deaconess Hospital of Nursing in Marshalltown (present day Unity Point Health) and became a registered nurse. On June 6, 1953, Ruth married Darrell Edward Bleeker at East Friesland Church in Ackley, Iowa. Ruth had an artistic spirit. She enjoyed painting and decorating eggs. She also liked to use her talents to restore antique dolls. She also made greeting cards and collect vintage greeting cards. Ruth had a fondness for birds. Nearly every time she saw a bird, she didn't hesitate to name it and often felt that birds were a special part of the beauty of God's creation. In fact, Ruth would often say that her favorite music was listening to the birds sing. Ruth was a lifelong member of the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church and was a member of the church's Dorcas Society as well as the Christian Women's Organization. She was also involved in the Progress Club of Steamboat Rock. Ruth was a caregiver both inside and outside of her home. She also kept up on the status of her relatives and was never too busy to take someone who couldn't drive on a trip to the store or doctor's office. She is survived by her children Darla (Randy) Oelmann, Denise (Michael) Harder, Doug (Mona) Bleeker, and Dan (Lynne) Bleeker; her sister Shirley Meester; sisters-in-law Eileen and Beulah Kruse; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband Darrell; sister Irene Espe; and brothers Ronald, Donald, Ernest, Tom, and Arnold Kruse. Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Creps Chapel

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Where is Ruth Vivian Kruse Bleeker's memorial?
Ruth Vivian Kruse Bleeker's memorial is located at: Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA.
When did Ruth Vivian Kruse Bleeker death?
Ruth Vivian Kruse Bleeker death on 3 Nov 2019 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruth Vivian Kruse Bleeker's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4055000
Longitude: -93.0618000

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Hy “Tom” Kruse

(1903 - 1984)

Kate Folkerts Kruse

(1903 - 1983)

Spouse

Darrell Edward Bleeker

(1932 - 2002)

Siblings

Irene Kathryn Kruse Espe

(1926 - 2018)

Ernest Harvey “Ernie” Kruse

(1927 - 2013)

Donald Kruse

(1929 - 1936)

Thomas Arnold “Tom” Kruse

(1930 - 2006)

Arnold Dale Kruse

(1935 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Steamboat Rock Cemetery
Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4055000, -93.0618000

2. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

3. Ellsworth Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3651199, -93.0857129

4. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

5. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3626000, -93.0905500

6. Eldora City Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3613014, -93.0876999

7. Hardin County Home Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

8. Eldora Training School Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3558000, -93.1291000

9. Jackson Township Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

10. Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

11. First Christian Reformed Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4338989, -92.9633026

12. Kidwiler Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4571991, -93.1492004

13. East Friesland Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4858017, -93.0046997

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500008, -93.1731033

15. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

16. Sheller Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

17. German Township Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4996000, -93.0095000

18. Shiloh Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4306000, -92.9256000

19. Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4344900, -92.9231240

20. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

21. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

22. Rough Woods Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3582993, -93.2091980

23. Saint Peters Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5027000, -92.9676000

24. Pleasant Chapel Community Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156013, -93.1883011