SAHL, Ruby A. (1926-2016)

SAHL

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 7/8/2024 at 09:09:59

Ruby A. Sahl
(December 8, 1926 - April 25, 2016)

Ruby Ann Sahl, age 89, of Ida Grove, Iowa passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa. Ruby Ann Hertha Christiansen was born December 8, 1926, third of four children of John H. and Adela (Gehring) Christiansen, in Denison Township, Crawford County, IA. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, IA, on March 3, 1927.
She lived her early life in Ida County and attended country schools there. On December 1, 1943, she was united in marriage to Elmer Sahl at Sioux City, IA. The couple was blessed with five children: Victoria, Kristine, Alan, Brian, and Curtis. They celebrated 69 years of marriage before Elmer's passing in 2013. Ruby was a farm wife and home maker while raising her children. She was active in Ladies Aid, and later, circles, of St. Paul Lutheran Ladies. She enjoyed working at Albrecht Pharmacy for seven years. She loved playing bridge and belonged to a bridge club and participated in marathons. She was an active supporter of Relay for Life as a cancer survivor, and volunteered her time as a respite care giver for alzheimer patients. She also enjoyed sewing for many years. She resided at Willow Dale Wellness Center from 2012 until her passing.
Survivors include children Victoria (Darrell) Madsen of Columbia, MO, Kristine (Michael Drouilhet) of Carlsbad, CA, Alan (Jami) Sahl of Tualatin, OR, Brian (Lesa) Sahl of Arthur, IA, and Curtis (Kim) Sahl of Ida Grove, IA, one brother, Robert (Lynda) Christiansen of Fontana, CA, fourteen grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmer in 2013; sister Delores Christiansen; brother, John Christiansen Jr. and half-brother, Vernon Iwen. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Reverend Richard A. Salcido will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. A visitation will be held at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home on Friday, April 29, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Source - Christenson-Van Houten Funeral Services, 321 2nd St., Ida Grove, IA. 51445