Henkelman, Ruth Mary (1952 - 2022)

HENKELMAN, TRENHAILLE, EVANS, KELTER, CULOTTA, ORTMAN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/6/2022 at 14:35:54

Name of deceased: Ruth Mary Henkelman

Aged: 70 yrs, 1 mo, 6 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: June 29, 1952; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Aug. 4, 2022; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Family-Led Tribute: Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA; burial was in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Defiance, IA

Survived by: Brother, Clem Henkelman (fiancée, Rebecca Trenhaille) of Harlan, IA; sister-in-law, Barbara Evans Kelter Henkelman of Omaha, NE; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Francis and Mary Jane (nee Culotta) Henkelman; brothers, Dan Henkelman and Francis C. Henkelman Jr. (in infancy); sister, Ann Henkelman Ortman (and spouse, Dr. James V. Ortman)

Education: Attended St. Paul’s Catholic school, Defiance, IA through 10th grade; she then attended Harlan Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1970. After high school, Ruth attended the College of St. Mary, Omaha, NE, where she double majored in Music and double minored in English. While at St. Mary’s, she participated in many school activities including golf, tennis, softball and drama

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Military service: n/a

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: After completing her education, Ruth returned to Shelby County,IA and worked for the telephone company in Defiance. Later, she moved to Harlan, IA where she worked at Variety Distributors, CDS, and part-time at Elm Crest Senior Living Community until October 2021.

Hobbies/Interests: Loved watching movies, especially with Marilyn Monroe in them; she enjoyed watching baseball and shooting pool; loved the Cubs, the Reds, and the Boston Red Sox; loved spending time with her dog, Jenni

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com