Ruth A. Bombeck

Ruth A. Bombeck, 95 of Shelton, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society in Wood River. Funeral services will be Monday, December 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelton. Rev. Bryan Gies will officiate and burial will follow at the Shelton Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, December 1, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the church in Shelton. Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Ruth was born on October 19, 1918 at the family home northwest of Ayr, NE to Richard and Alma (Krueger) Plautz. She grew up near Ayr until the family moved to a farm south of Gibbon when she was 19. She completed the 8th grade in May 1931. From that time on she continued to help with the family chores. She learned to be a good homemaker as she was taught to sew, quilt, cook and bake. Ruth was baptized on November 3, 1918 and confirmed on May 17, 1931. Church was always important in her life as she was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church in Lowell and eventually Shelton. She married William Bombeck on September 1, 1940 at the Lutheran parsonage in Kenesaw. To this union they were blessed with five sons; Lynn, Richard, Roger, Donnell and Craig. Ruth and Bill lived south of Shelton and farmed most of their married life; they moved to Shelton in 1990. After retirement, they enjoyed traveling and going to dances with family and friends. Ruth was known as an avid sports fan by family and friends. She enjoyed football, volleyball and wrestling; especially the Huskers. Family was always an important part of her life. She will be remembered for her beautiful quilts, delicious pies, breads, sketties and also the decorated cakes she made. Surviving relatives include her sons and daughters in law, Lynn and Janice Bombeck of Shelton, Roger and Sharon Bombeck of Scotia, Donnell and Diane Bombeck of Shelton, Craig and Sue Bombeck of Kenesaw; Grandchildren and spouses, Lori and John Revesz, Bruce and Julie Bombeck, Jeff and Lichelle Bombeck, Lynette Stubblefield, Bill and Amy Bombeck, Dan and Chandra Bombeck, Bob Bombeck, Nathan and Michelle Bombeck, Brandon Bombeck, Derek and Jennifer Bombeck, Lisa and Kerwyn Stewart, Aaron Bombeck, Amy and Darrin Nutter; Great Grandchildren; Megan Bombeck, Jared Bombeck, Matthew Bombeck, Michael Bombeck, Trevor Bombeck, Bailey Bombeck, Carter Bombeck, Brynn Bombeck, Lillian Bombeck, Layla Bombeck, Jace Bombeck, Collin Bombeck, Graham Bombeck, Sam Stewart, Will Stewart, Alison Nutter. Ruth is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Bill in September 1996; Son, Richard in January 1993; Brother, LaMoine Plautz; Sisters, Doris Stade and Evelyn Augustin. PDF Printable Version

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Ruth A. Bombeck

October 19, 1918 - November 28, 2013