A memorial service for Ruth Schreiber will be 2 PM Monday July 28 at United Methodist Church in Albert Lea. Pastor Tom Biatek will officiate. Visitation will be 5-7PM on Sunday, July 27 at Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be at Hillcrest.
Ruth passed away Wednesday July 23, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea. She moved to Albert Lea at the age of ten and has been a resident ever since, graduating from Albert Lea High School in 1948. She was a member of United Methodist and was involved in the VFW and Legion Auxiliary. She has worked at Clothing Care, Woolworths, and The Stables Supper Club. Ruth enjoyed playing bingo, cards at card club, and the family game Marbles "Aggravation." She also enjoyed fishing and camping trips at Ripple Lake. Ruth was always smiling; nothing could bring her down. She was a wonderful grandma, staying strong throughout many of life's hardships including multiple surgeries. Ruth will always be remembered for her calm demeanor, very caring qualities, and spunky personality.
She is survived by her children, Laurie (Steven) Long, Gary (Shannon) Schreiber; grandchildren, Ryan Long, Melanie Long, Ashley (Levi) Berg; great grandchildren, Ava Long, Hannah Berg, Henry Berg, and one on the way; sisters-in-law, Irene Tandeski, Marietta Neitzel, Joyce Schreiber, Helen (Emil) Lykken; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Slung"; parents; siblings, Roger Neitzel, David Neitzel; and many other relatives.