Ruth E. Braun was born May 2, 1922, in rural Falls City, Nebraska into a Lutheran Christian Family, the fourth of eight children and was baptized when she was 18 days old, and learned of God’s love from her parents Carl W. and Katharina (Mez) Braun and her Lutheran Church. She attended Lutheran elementary schools and Concordia Teachers College where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She enjoyed teaching in Lutheran schools for 45 years. In 1973 she was named outstanding Lutheran teacher in the Texas District. In 1987 she retired. She spent most of her retirement years in Texas before her passing on April 25, 2018.
Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Roeder Mortuary. Preceded by sisters: Margareta A. Harmon and Gertrude W. Rudolph; brothers: Edwin C. Braun, William G. Braun, and Benjamin R. Braun. Survived by sister: Elsie C. (Kathy) Werning; brother: Carl H. Braun; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday (5/5/2018) at Zion Lutheran Church, 144th & Ida St. Omaha, NE. Interment Flower Hill Cemetery.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel. 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com
