RUBY STRUWE LUEDEMANN

04/29/1919 - 01/20/2023

Ruby Struwe Luedemann passed gently into the presence of the Lord on January 20th, 2023. She was born on April 29th, 1919 to William Robert Struwe and Bertha Spiering Struwe in Washington County, Texas. She was raised in Brenham, Texas and was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Ruby attended Blinn College in Brenham and after moving to Houston, attended the University of Houston.

During World War 2, Ruby was employed by Todd Houston Ship Building. While there, she had the honor of christening the library ship SS John Ireland.

Ruby has been a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church in Bellaire, Texas for over 60 years. She was very active, taking part in Sunday School and Bible studies. At one time, she sang in the choir and was a member of the Altar Guild. She was a member of the prayer team and most recently was a participant in the Rebecca-Ruth Study Circle. Ruby was very active outside of her church activities. She volunteered at MD Anderson and was a Patron of The Junior League of Houston.

Ruby is survived by her nephew, Larry Schoenemann and his wife, Corliss of Harlingen and Marilyn Domingue and husband

Mark of Bellaire and many other wonderful great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews. Ruby, with a servant’s heart, always thought of others first. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and friend. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her will miss her tremendously.

Memorial contributions in Ruby’s name may be sent to Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, TX 77401.

The funeral service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 28th at 10:30 in the morning.