On April 2, 1951, Ruby Freund was married in Westby to Leslie R. Larsen, who at the time was serving in the United States Army. After his military service was completed in 1952, the couple moved to Fremont. Ruby was a partner with her husband in their construction business. She was also a homemaker, raising their 3 daughters.
Ruby had been very active in First Lutheran Church and its various ministries. She and her husband were part of the Mexico Mission Builders. From 1979 to 1996, they traveled as volunteers with the church, helping build churches and working in church camps. They volunteered at Mt. Carmel, a church camp in Minnesota, as hosts
and caretakers. They also traveled as sponsors with the church youth groups on their summer trips. Ruby was one of the originators of First Lutheran's Solos group. She had been an officer in the Central District of the Omaha Chapter of the former ALC Church Women. She was also a member of the Danish Brotherhood in America Lodge No. 206 of Blair, NE. She was an avid football fan, particularly a Cornhusker Football fan.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband 'Les' in October of 1999, also by a brother Palmer Freund, and a sister and brother-in-law Myrtle and Roy Andersen.
Survivors: 3 daughters - Lana Larsen Hunke of Fremont
Kathy and husband Dave Jaspersen of Onieda, Kentucky
Judi and husband Laurids Pedersen of Blair
7 grandchildren
sister - Jeanette and husband Harold Hanen of Fremont
brother - Rev. Norman and wife Esther Freund of Fremont
aunt - Liola Freund of Fremont
sister-in-law - Helen Freund of Sun City, Ariz.
nieces and nephews and special friends
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thursday (Febr. 26th) in First Lutheran Church (3200 E. Military), Fremont, with the Rev. Robert Hayden and Intern Pastor Nathan Clements officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, on Wednesday (Febr. 25th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 4 to 7 PM. Visitation will be at the church Thursday morning for an hour before the funeral.
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Ruby Engberg
Crosby, ND Friday, February 27, 2009 Ruby was my dear friend. I have so many great memories of her in high school and when we went to school in Washington state. I was able to visit her a couple times in the last few years and enjoyed remembering the fun times that we had. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.Ross and Glenda Nielsen
Missoula, Montana, Monday, February 23, 2009 Judi,Lana,Kathy The tribute to your Mom is that she was also one of the GREATEST GENERATION that is now gone but not forgotten,just like your Dad! They were a great couple together and they would help anyone in need. I remember the humor that your Mom had. She would always like a good laugh. She and your Dad were the best! As the pastor had said at my Mom's funeral,There must be a GNOME in all You Danes and Scandinavians that make you enjoy LIFE so well. I am sorry for your loss, and regret that I will not be able to be with you in Fremont. It was an Honor to be a pallbearer for your Dad and I wish I could be there at your Mom's service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Love RossDoug Hyatt
Port Angeles, WA Monday, February 23, 2009 Ruby, You and Les have always been in my heart since the day we met. There have been many fond memories over the past 34 years. I can only imagine the lives you have touched in your lifetime as you have touched mine. I have been truly blessed to have been a part of your family. To Judy, Lana, Kathy and their families, please know how much I loved your parents. My comfort is knowing that Ruby is in now in Heaven and I can only imagine the glorious reunion she had with your dad. Thank you all for being my extended family. I love you all very much, DougGordon and Emily Nielsen
Montana City, MT Monday, February 23, 2009 Sheldon & Gordon Nielsen (twins) were ring bearers at Leslie and Ruby's wedding