Memorial for Ruby E. Engelmann

Born in Burleson County, Texas on Jul. 24, 1921
Departed on Nov. 1, 2014 and resided in Caldwell, TX.
 
Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014
10:00 am
Cemetery: Providence Cemetery

Funeral services for Ruby E. Engelmann, 93, of Caldwell, are set for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Providence Baptist Church near Caldwell, with Dr. Malcolm Bane officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mrs. Engelmann passed from this world on November 1, 2014 at Copperas Hollow Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Caldwell.

Ruby was born July 24, 1921 to Gus Hammond Engelmann and Mary Norcrose Engelmann in Burleson County, Texas.

Ruby was a member of Providence Baptist Church and before her illness held a perfect attendance record for 33 years. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and spending time with her grandkids. Her specialty was homemade Macaroni and Cheese that she loved to make for the kids.

Ruby is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, David Engelmann of Caldwell, Richard and Joyce Green of Caldwell; grandchildren, Nathan and Amy Green, of Katy, Texas, Melanie McIlhany, of Boerne, Texas; great grandchildren; Haylee Green, Ian Billings, Samual Billings; brothers-in law, Herb Cowham, of Boise, Idaho, Edward and Adelle Englemann, of Caldwell; sister-in-law, Peggy Strong, of Bryan, Texas; niece, Becky Englemann, of Bryan, Texas David and Sherry Massey of Caldwell, and Cathy Jefferson, of Bryan, Texas

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Russell Engelmann; brother, Oliver Engelmann; sister, Lou Ellie Baasen, and Gladys Cowham.

Pallbearers will be William Kornegay, David Massey, Jonathan Massey, Nathan Green, Milton Engelmann, and Walter Englemann.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell.
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