Ruth Cech
Age - 89
November 7, 2023
Ruth Mary Cech, 89, of rural Clarkson, Nebraska passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 9:30 a. m. until 10:30 a. m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church-Heun in rural Clarkson, NE. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a. m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at the church. Father Jairo Congote will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery with a luncheon to follow in the church basement.
Ruth was born on February 20, 1934 near Olean in Colfax County, Nebraska to William & Katherine Grosserhode Pieper. She grew up on a farm Northeast of Howells, NE.
She was educated at Sacred Heart Academy in Olean and graduated from Howells Public High School. Ruth was employed in Omaha for several years as a nanny. She then moved back to Howells and was employed as a bookkeeper at Fialas. This is where she met her future husband, Elden Cech. They were married on June 24, 1961 at St. Johns Catholic Church, Howells, NE. They resided in Howells until 1971 and then moved to the Cech family farm where they have lived for over 50 years. While raising their six children Ruth also assisted a great deal with farm work. However, her top priorities were always faith and family and she was a perfect example of patience, kindness, and selflessness toward everyone she knew.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Heun for over 50 years. Through the years she volunteered for many parish events and belonged to Heun Alter Society and the church choir. She also was a member of a local extension club, and enjoyed assisting with election work every four years.
Ruth loved working and spending time outdoors. She was an excellent baker and she spoiled her family and friends with some of the best horn rolls and kolaches around. She loved playing the piano, singing, playing cards and Rummikub, doing puzzles, and intently listening to and spending time with her grand/great grandchildren.
Ruth is survived by:
Husband - Elden Cech of Clarkson, NE
Daughter - Kathrina (Steve) McGuire of Wisner, NE and son-
Matt (Becky) McGuire
Daughter - Lilly (Dave) Ulrich of West Point, NE and children-
Teresa (Jack) Goebel
Nathan (Shelby) Ulrich
Daughter - Mary (Randy) Kreikemeier of North Bend, NE and children-
Brittnie (Jerry) Muller
Nicole (Dusty) Pond
Jaki (Pete) Kenney
Daughter - Rachel (Brian) Evers of Denison, IA and children-
Alyssa (Marcus) Rihner
Devon (Amanda) Evers
Dawson Evers
Daughter - Janel (Rod) Brune of Columbus, NE and children-
Brett (Katelyn) Brune
Bridgette (Michael) May
Son - Elden (Angie Rosendale) Cech of Lincoln, NE and children-
Cory Rosendale
Ethan Cech
25 Great Grandchildren
Sister-in-Law - Loretta Pieper of West Point, NE
Numerous nieces and nephews
Ruth was preceded in death by:
Parents - William & Katherine (Grosserhode) Pieper
Father & Mother-in-law - Theodore & Lillian (Cernin) Cech
Sister & Brother-in-Law - Kathleen (Bill) Dennis
Brother & Sister-in-law - Dallan (Ruth) Pieper
Sister & Brother-in-Law - JoAnn (Russell) McMullin
Brother & Sister-in law - Elmer (Darlene) Pieper
Brother - Roger Pieper
Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law - Ione (Melvin) Horst
Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law - Margaret (Norris) Groteluschen
Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law - Elaine (Eldon) Asche
Great Grandchild - Luella GoebelShow more