Betty Gruber, 95, of Falls City, NE, passed away August 18, 2019, at Falls City. She was born July 22, 1924, in Salem, NE to Charlie and Mae (Thompson) Kratz.
Betty graduated from Falls City High School in 1941.
She married Albert Gruber, Jr. on March 25, 1951, at Auburn, NE. He passed away on January 20, 2011.
When married the couple established their home on a farm southwest of Falls City. In addition to being a homemaker and farm wife, she worked at F. W. Woolworth Co. and Richardson Stationery Store. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery work. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Betty is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Billy Kratz, sisters, Dorothy Karsten, Grace Marmet and Helen Ruth Deckinger.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Young Je Kim officiating. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery.
Open visitation and viewing will begin on Monday afternoon.
