Ruby Matthies Wesely, 77, of Schuyler, Nebraska, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Clarkson Community Care Center, Clarkson, Nebraska.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 9 at 10:00 AM, at New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson with Rev. Laura Rasmussen officiating. Interment will be in the Clarkson National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and continue on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time, both at the church. Memorials may be directed to those of the donor or family choice.
Ruby was born November 30, 1943, in Butler County, Nebraska, to Leo and Libbie (Bobek) Kucera. She attended Butler County Grade Schools and graduated from David City High School in 1961. Ruby and her sister moved to Fremont, Nebraska, where they worked in a secretarial pool for Gambles. On May 29, 1965, Ruby was united in marriage to LeRoy Matthies at New Zion Presbyterian Church in Clarkson. The couple farmed west of Clarkson for 25 years. Ruby worked at the nursing home in Clarkson and also at Nebraska Public Power District in Columbus. LeRoy passed away on April 12, 1991.
On July 1, 1998, Ruby married Eugene Wesely at the Saunders County Courthouse in Wahoo, Nebraska. The couple lived on his farm in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska. After Gene’s death in 2003, Ruby moved to Schuyler. While living in Schuyler, Ruby worked for the City of Schuyler where she drove the Handi-Van for the Senior Center. Ruby enjoyed cake decorating, dancing, embroidery work, square dancing, crocheting, and writing short amusing poems. Halloween was a special holiday as she enjoyed creating a spook house in the garage on the farm for many years.
Ruby is survived by:
Daughter – Kimberly (Jay Litterer) Matthies of Moline, IL
Grandchildren – Skyler and Kaylin Maltby of Moline, IL
Son – Christopher (Jenny) Matthies of Stanton, NE
Grandchildren – Kaylee and Johnathon Matthies of Stanton, NE
Son – Mark (Amy) Matthies of Clarkson, NE
Grandchildren – Dustin (Julie) Brabec of Belle Plaine, MN; Kyle and Kalen Roth of Lincoln, NE; Tucker and Austin Matthies of Clarkson, NE
Great Grandchildren – Lydia Matthies of Moline, IL; Kinley, Ryder and Brayson Brabec of Belle Plaine, MN; and Madeline Roth of Lincoln, NE
Brother – Dennis (Eileen) Kucera of Bellwood, NE
Brother-in-law – Lambert Perina of Clarkson, NE
Sisters-in-law – Lucille Mundil of Leigh, NE; Marlene Thege of Clarkson, NE; and Pam Thege of Schuyler, NE
Step-Children and families - Richard (Amber) Wesely of Cedar Bluffs, NE; Monica Glodowski of North Bend, NE; and Carolyn (Ken) Rezac of Ames, NE
Many nieces and nephews
Ruby was preceded in death by:
Parents – Leo and Libbie Kucera
1st Husband – LeRoy Matthies
2nd Husband – Eugene Wesely
Sister and Husband– Darlene & Dick Schutt
In-laws– Dee Perina; Dorothy & Albin Charipar, Duane & Lorraine Matthies, and Jerry Mundil
Nephews – Daniel Kucera, Kenny Charipar, Kenny Rowell, and Kenny Claussen
Nieces – Deanna Kucera and Carol Volk
Service Folder Information
For Those I Love
For Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go…
I have so many things to see and do,
You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have showed.
But now it’s time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a while we must part,
So bless the memories that lie within your heart.
I won’t be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me call and I will come…
Tho you can’t see me or touch me,
I’ll be near.
And if you listen with your heart
you will hear,
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you come this way alone…
I’ll greet you with a smile and say
“Welcome Home”.
In Loving Memory Of
Ruby Matthies Wesely
Born
Tuesday, November 30, 1943
Butler County, Nebraska
Entered Into Rest
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Clarkson, Nebraska
Service
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 10:00 AM
New Zion Presbyterian Church
Clarkson, Nebraska
Officiant
Rev. Laura Rasmussen
Music
Statler Brothers – “Amaing Grace” & “How Great Thou Art”
Garth Brooks – “The Dance”
Anne Murray – “Could I Have This Dance”
Casket Bearers
Doug Matthies
Duane Matthies, Jr.
Tucker Matthies
Austin Matthies
Dustin Brabec
Johnathon Matthies
Chad Glodowski
Honorary Casket Bearers
David Schutt
Robert Thege
Douglas Kucera
Skyler Maltby
Kaylin Maltby
Kaylee Matthies
Interment
Clarkson National Cemetery
Clarkson, Nebraska
