Ruthella Mae Derry, 87, Lincoln, died Sunday (2-21-10). Born (01-24-1923) in Villisca, Iowa to Frank and Elnora (Thompson) Roberts. Married Merle G. Derry on August 16, 1957 in Clarinda, Iowa. Worked at Nyman Electric in Stanton and Gunderman Insurance in Villisca for many years. Retired from Norden Labs in 1994
Member: American Legion Club #3 Auxiliary; VFW Auxiliary Post 131
Family members include: Daughters and son-in-laws, Merlene and Harold Jones of Beaver Lake, NE; Dianne and Dennis Gillespie of Omaha, NE; Son and daughter-in-law, Merle L. and Patricia Derry of Lincoln, NE; Sister, Genevieve Windhorst of Clarinda, IA; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by Husband; Parents; and Brother Max Roberts.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 8th, Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 ‘A’ Street.
Memorials to the American Legion.