Ruba, Bartel (Died 1936)

RUBA, KETTEL

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/12/2012 at 20:19:47

LeMars Globe-Post
January 27, 1936

BARTEL RUBA FUNERAL SATURDAY

The funeral of Bartel Ruba, well known Remsen pioneer, was held Saturday
morning from St. Mary’s church, and burial was in the Remsen cemetery. Rev.
Schleier sang the requiem mass.

Mr. Ruba was born at Nebermook, Austria, 78 years ago, and came to the
United States in 1882, first working on a farm near LeMars. In 1888, he was
married to Mary Kettel, and the young couple purchased the old home place in
Remsen township, acquiring other places later, all in the same neighborhood.

Surviving are his widow, four sons, Nick, Bartel, Frank and John; and three
daughters, Mrs. Nic Weiler, Mrs. J. P. Schreiner, and Elizabeth Ruba; also
Mrs. Barbara Goebel, LeMars, his sister.

Despite the extreme cold, the funeral was largely attended. Those who came
from a distance were: Mrs. John Mensen, Wilmont, Minn.; Joe Starzl,
Emerson, Neb., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deters, Salem, S.D.

The death of Bartel Ruba bereaves Plymouth County of one of its most valued
citizens, and his death, at an advanced age, closes a useful and active
life.