Ringelman, Luise Mueller (1842-1928)

The Mennonite obituary: 1928 Mar 8 p. 7

Birth date: 1842

text of obituary:

Mother Luise Mueller Ringelman was born in Dietenhausen, Nassau, Germany, on December 31, 1842. In 1857 she immigrated to the United States with her parents. In 1864 she was married to George Ringelman, who preceded her in death in 1910.

To this union were born six children, two sons and four daughters: Fred and Henry Ringelman, Mrs. Katie Krehbiel, Miss Emma Ringelman, Mrs. O. P. Ruth, of Geary, Okla., and Mrs. E. D. Ruth of Arcadia, Calif., all of whom are still living.

In 1897 she came to Oklahoma and has made her home near and in the city of Geary till the time of her death. She became a member of the Lutheran church in early youth. Later in life she transferred her membership to the Mennonite Church, and has been a faithful and consistent member of the Geary congregation up to the time of her death. She departed this life Feb. 20, 1928, having reached the age of 85 years, 1 month and 20 days. She leaves to mourn her departure the above named children, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1928, at the First Mennonite church in Geary, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. D. Penner. Funeral text: Rev. 14:13.

Interment was in the Geary City Cemetery.