Carlsen Funeral Home And Crematory

Ruth Obenauer
9/21/1922 - 2/25/2010

Eureka, SD-Funeral service for Ruth Obenauer, 87, of Eureka will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church in Eureka. The Rev. Dianne Rood-Kiesz will officiate. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Monday from 3-7 pm at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. She died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Avera Eureka Health Care Center. Ruth Wiedrich, daughter of Gottlieb and Martha (Kirschenmann) Wiedrich was born September 21, 1922 southeast of Hosmer, SD. She grew up and attended country school. When she was 17 years old, she began to work at the Eureka Community Hospital as an aide. She was united in marriage to Ervin Obenauer on November 9, 1941 in the UCC Church in Hosmer. They made their home in Eureka, where she raised her family. She worked at various grocery stores in Eureka, and later owned and operated Lakeside Grocery for many years. They also had a drive-in restaurant in the same location. She retired in the early 1990’s. Her husband died March 3, 1998. She continued to make Eureka her home. Ruth loved to play cards and garden in her younger years. She was an excellent cook and baker and enjoyed doing this with her grandchildren. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the ladies aide and a past church choir member. Also, a member of a sewing club and the Eureka Pioneer Museum Board. Survivors include two sons, Floyd (Linda) Obenauer of Eureka and Dallas (Marcia) Obenauer of Fairfax, MN, two sisters, Alice (Waldon) Kallenberger of Eureka and Lorraine (Verne) Reidt of Roscoe, SD, three sister-in-laws, Ruth Wiedrich of Aberdeen, Florine Wiedrich of Rapid City, SD and Becky Wiedrich of Mount Vernon, IN, five grandchildren, Kimberly Sinner, Carmen Worth, Kyle Obenauer, Amy Obenauer and Tina Obenauer and seven great-grandchildren, Katie Sinner, Preston and Paige Worth, Zeb, Maxx and Kenzi Obenauer and Joshua Obenauer. Her parents, husband, three brothers, Henry, Ted and Milbert and two sisters, Leah Schnabel and Frieda Forbes preceded her in death. Honorary Casketbearers will be Employees of Avera Eureka Health Care Center and Avera Assisted Living. Casketbearers will be Glenn Wiedrich, Bart Worth, Brian Sinner, Larry Heinz, Arnie Schumacher and Kyle Obenauer. Condolences may be sent to www.carlsenfh.com. Carlsen Funeral Home of Eureka has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Darla Rae Dalton and Sarah Knoepfle
3/5/2010
4:24:38 PM

Dear Obenauer Family, We are sorry to learn of Ruth's passing. We have some special memories of her, but the most important one to me (Darla) was how wonderful she was to me when Sarah was born. She took very good care of both of us while we were in the Eureka Hospital. She was a kind an caring soul, and now she's an Angel, too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Darla Rae Dalton and Sarah Knoepfle

SANDI (BERTSCH) AND KRAIG NIESEN
3/4/2010
8:59:49 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Roth Kranzler
3/4/2010
1:42:02 PM

My deepest sympathy and prayers go to all of Ruths family. Know that she is now in heaven with no more pain or suffering. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God Bless you all. Judy

Marsha (Helfenstein) and Mark Vossler
3/3/2010
9:06:02 PM

Sorry to learn of the loss of your loved one. May the entire family find comfort in the special memories she has left behind from many, many years of a full life. God bless you all.

Linda (Burger) Brockel
3/1/2010
6:31:43 PM

Sorry to hear of Ruth's passing..Yes it is hard to loose a parent at any age.You can find comfort in knowing that she is with loved ones gone on before us...Your dad was a cousin to my mom..Viola (Obenauer) Burger..my grandparents were Adam and Lydia Obenauer... If you would like to contac me at lm60brockel@yahoo.com ,please do so.. Our prayers are with you at this time...take care~~Linda

Rachel, Kerry, and Jace Wager
2/28/2010
8:36:40 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lana Holland
2/28/2010
7:18:26 PM

Floyd, Linda, Kim, Carmen and Family.....You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know how much Grandma Ruth meant to you all. She will be your angel in the sky looking down on you all! Cherish the memories. Lana, Brian, Chandler and Braden Holland

S Ford
2/27/2010
3:15:54 PM

Although we have never met, I am deeply saddened by your loss. We all are touched by the loss of a loved one. Please know that God will be with you to comfort and soothe your heart. Psalms 34:18 says that He is near to those broken at heart and saves those crushed in spirit. Always remember the promises found in His Holy Word. Please accept my sincere condolences.

loisobenauer
2/26/2010
7:38:59 PM

hi, sorry to hear of ruths death but she is in a better place now. i won't be able to come to the services as the weather you can't depend on & it is a long ride for me. take care lois

Tim and Bonnie Serr
2/26/2010
1:19:47 PM

Dear Obenauer family, Ruth was such a warm and loving person. I will always apprecaite how she visited my mom and took her out to eat. My mom thought the world of her and so do we. She even babysat the boys from time to time. She is resting in heavenly peace now-free from pain and suffering.

Mandy & Joel Luikens
2/26/2010
12:55:24 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May you cherish all the wonderful memories you have. May your mother and grandmother rest in peace. Joel, Mandy, Grant & Carter Luikens

Della Schumacher
2/26/2010
10:59:22 AM

Floyd, Linda, Kim and Carmen We are saddened to hear of Ruth's death. She was such a neat lady. Hold her memories dear to your heart to sustain you in these days ahead. Losing a parent is never easy, no matter the age. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Bruce, Della, Dana and Skot

Date: 9/8/2010
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