Ruby Dittbenner

Ruby Marie was born on June 22, 1914 in Eden Township, MN, the daughter of Edmund Emma (Hansen) Christensen. She grew up in Eden Township and attended District 18 Country School in Brown County, MN. Ruby married Reuben Dittbenner on February 28,1939 in Evan, MN. They farmed in Eden Township until moving to Sleepy Eye in 1975. She moved to Countryside Apartments in October of 2004. Ruby was a life member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, a member of the Ladies Aid, taught Sunday School and was involved in many church organizations. She delivered meals on wheels and was active with Lutheran Brotherhood. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, knitting and preparing family geneology. Ruby Marie Dittbenner, age 90, of Sleepy Eye, died on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at Countryside Apartments. Survivors include her children; Arlene Arnold Hinderman of Sleepy Eye, Sharon Richard Klabunde of Wheeler, WI, Reynold Vivian Dittbenner of Sleepy Eye, Dennis Pamela Dittbenner of Sleepy Eye, 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, brother,Russell Christensen of Sleepy Eye, brothers-in-law, Jerroll, Sr. Carol Dittbenner of Morgan, Armin Eldora Dittbenner of New Ulm and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Reuben in 1982 and sister-in-law, PhyllisChristensen.