Obit: Rueden, Esther V. (1925 - 2019)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Andersen, Baronsky, Bramucker, Broeske, Rueden, Westphal, Witt

----Source: The Tribune-Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 4/03/2019

Rueden, Esther V. (Westphal) (15 AUG 1925 - 1 APR 2019)

Esther V. Rueden, age 93, of Abbotsford, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Waterford in Colby under the tender care of hospice.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester. The Rev. Shawn Andersen presided. Interment followed at the Abbotsford Public Cemetery. Family and friends were welcomed from 9 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford was entrusted with the arrangements.

Esther was born on August 15, 1925, the daughter of William and Mary (Baronsky) Westphal in the Town of Holton. She farmed in the Town of Holton most of her life and worked as a CNA at the Continental Manor in Abbotsford for 35 years. Esther enjoyed yardwork, reading and especially loved her Sunday family dinners.

Esther is survived by four children: Gregory Rueden of Abbotsford and his daughters, Jessica, Kristel and Ashley; Cathy (Donald) Witt of Abbotsford and their sons, Mike and Dan; Tammey (Bryon) Broeske of Dorchester and their daughters, Kayleigh, Shayla and Nicolette; and Scott (Patty) Rueden of Abbotsford and their daughter, Kelsey; and 14 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and one sister: Gilbert Westphal, Leona Bramucker and Vernon Westphal.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.