Obit: Volkmann, Ruby E. (1906 - 1982)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Volkmann, Hohenstein, Frantz, Meredith, Berg, Clark

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/01/1982

Volkmann, Ruby E. (27 April 1906 – 27 June 1982)

A former dress shop owner in Neillsville, Ruby E. Volkmann, 76, passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, on Sunday morning, June 27. She made her home at 303 State St., Neillsville.

The deceased was born on April 27, 1906, in Neillsville to Carl and Elizabeth (Hohenstein) Frantz. She received her education in the community, graduating from Neillsville High School in 1924. She then worked in the city. On December 9, 1939, she married Paul H. Volkmann in Chicago ceremonies and the couple remained in that city for several years. They then returned to Neillsville where they operated a dress shop for about six years. After her retirement she remained in the city. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the United Church of Christ.

She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Roy (Meredith) Berg of Duluth. She was preceded in death by her husband (December 5, 1980) and a sister.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning, June 30, from the Neillsville United Church of Christ with the Rev. Gary Clark officiating. Burial was made in the Neillsville City Cemetery. The Gesche Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.