Ruth Ann (Wunderlich) Rother

Ruth Ann Rother was born to Raymond and Irene (L’Heureux) Wunderlich on March 2, 1948 in Burwell, Nebraska.  She grew up in Burwell, the fourth of six children born to this union.  Ruth Ann graduated from Burwell High School. 

She was united in marriage to Thomas Rother on September 30, 1972 in Grand Island, Nebraska.  This union was blessed with six children.

Ruth was a devoted and selfless wife and mother.  She worked for the Campbell’s Soup Company in Tecumseh and owned and managed Omi’s Café in Tecumseh.  While living in Glennallen, Alaska, Ruth worked as a receptionist at Cross Road Medical Center.   She was a lifelong-dedicated member of the Catholic Church.  She was a life time member of the VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and St. Andrew Altar Society.

Ruth’s family was her main passion and joy.  She enjoyed traveling greatly, and outdoor trips with her family.  Ruth loved to dance, especially with Tom or anyone else that would.  She was a creative and gifted quilter. 

She passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023 at her home in Tecumseh, Nebraska with her family by her side, at the age of 74 years.

Ruth is survived by her husband Tom, children, Stephanie Meldrum, Justin Rother and wife Serena, Jon Rother and wife Maggie, Josh Rother and wife Jenny, Stacey Rother and husband Jose Owens and Jacquelyn “Jackie” McMahan and husband Bryan, 19 grandchildren, sisters, Sandy Seiler, Eva Cram and Kay Gilliland, brother Leonard Wunderlich, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Jean. 

Mass of Christian Burial Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2023 at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tecumseh, Nebraska with Father Christopher Kubat officiating.   The service was also livestreamed on the Wherry Mortuary Facebook page and a link to the livestream is now available at the bottom of her webpage.  

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Nebraska.  Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. at the church. There will be a time of fellowship following the rosary in the St. Andrew Parish Hall.  

Memorials may go to the family's choice for later designation.

Interment will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Omaha National Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska. 

Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.

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