Dorothy Marie Ruschmann

Dorothy Marie Ruschmann, 99 of Norfolk, Nebraska, formerly of Homer, NE, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020.  A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Mohr and Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City, Nebraska.  Burial will follow at Omaha Valley Cemetery in rural Homer, Nebraska.  Visitation, with the family present, will begin at noon on Saturday at the funeral home.  Family requests casual attire be worn, along with a facial mask to help keep everyone safe.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Dorothy was born on July 31, 1921 in Hubbard, Nebraska to Frank and Anna (Arens) Stading.  She married Marvin Ruschmann on March 1, 1942 in Homer.  To this union, three children were born, Ronald, Terry and Marlis “Marti”.  Dorothy took great pride in being a farmer’s wife, raising her children, and putting faith and family first. 

Dorothy is survived by her son Terry Ruschmann and friend Rhodora of Cherokee, Iowa; daughter Marlis “Marti” Carter and her husband Chuck of Norfolk, Nebraska; grandchildren Laura McCaig of Texas, Steve and Rhonda Rutledge of California, Kevin and Shawna Ruschmann of Nevada, and Brandon and Crystal Ruschmann of Iowa; great-grandchildren Erin McCaig, Karli Rutledge, Tyler Rutledge, Corey Ruschmann, Allyson Ruschmann, and Conner, Thomas, and Max Ruschmann; and sister Margaret Krogman of South Sioux City.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marvin in 2011, son Ronald in 2012, and brothers Karroll, Carl, and Martin.