Burial Date: 2022-09-07
Service Date: September 6, 2022
Visitation Info: Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
Interment Info: Horse Cave Cemetery
Service Info: Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger

Ruth L. Nienaber

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Ruth L. Nienaber, 99, formerly of Erlanger and Lebanon, KY, passed away peacefully Monday August 29, 2022 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY.  Ruth grew up in Horse Cave, KY until she married and moved to Lebanon, KY where she was active in the Methodist church and served as Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star.  She worked as a telephone operator in the days when many households shared one phone line, plugging the phone connection into the switchboard manually.  Later moving to Erlanger, Ruth was a member of the Erlanger United Methodist Church.  She and her husband Bob enjoyed taking trips to the western Ky cave region and visiting Lebanon during Ham Days.  She enjoyed family get togethers and sharing the accomplishments of her daughters, their husbands, and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Nienaber and grandson Scotty Lawson, and great grandson Blake Lawson. Survivors include her daughter Connie (Randall) Lawson, daughter Patty (Jim) Weaver, stepchildren, Cheri (Chuck) Knapmeyer, Tony (Lynn) Nienaber, David (Peggy) Nienaber, Patti (John) Kreimer, grandchildren Terry, Sammy, Danny, Jamie, Brad, Troy, Trisha, Amanda, Sarah, Brittney, Jorden, Mason, Michael, Audrey, Sydney, Landon, Jordan, and Rhett, 25 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday September 6, 2022 from 3pm to 5pm with funeral service to follow at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Erlanger. Burial will be held Wednesday September 7, 2022 at 1pm at Horse Cave Cemetery in Horse Cave, KY. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association 10200 Alliance Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com

Tuesday
6
September
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger

30 Commonwealth Avenue
ERLANGER, KY 41018
Tuesday
6
September
5:00 pm

Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger

30 Commonwealth Avenue
ERLANGER, KY 41018

Horse Cave Cemetery

Address: Horse Cave, KY 42749
Thursday
1
January
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Ruth L. Nienaber


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Peace be with you

So sorry to hear that your Mother had passed, Patty. She was a dear woman. I remember spending many days at your home when you lived in Lebanon and going to Lebanon Elementary with you. Comfort and peace to you and your family.
Ellen (Browne) Thompson

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