Margaret Ruby

December 6, 1937 - November 25, 2024

Margaret (Rosanne) Rose Ruby, 86 of Lincoln, NE, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024. She was born on December 6, 1937 in McCook, NE to Margaret and Joseph Hassler. Rosanne married her high school sweetheart Richard in 1959.

Rosanne attended McCook College and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. During her 40+-year career, she taught Social Studies and English in several Catholic schools in Lincoln including St. John's, Blessed Sacrament, and St. Joseph's. She was an avid reader who also loved to travel and share travel experiences with family.

Rosanne was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband Richard, son Jon, daughter Michelle (Koester), brother Dan (Hassler) and grandson Jacob (Barta). Rosanne was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Thomas (Hassler), Mary (Derauf) and daughter Nancy (Barta).

A Life Celebration Gathering will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at Roper and Sons South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr., concluding with a recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4th at St. Peter Catholic Church, 4500 Duxhall Dr.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Condolences online at roperandsons.com.

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