Ruby V. Ahrens

Ruby V. Ahrens

July 15, 1929 - March 15, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — Ruby V. Ahrens, age 92, of McCook, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at her home in Kinship Pointe in McCook.

Ruby was born July 15, 1929, in Kearney, Neb., to parents, Kenneth and Ida (Kersting) Cash.

On Nov. 6, 1949, Ruby married the love of her life, Paul Ahrens in Shelton, Neb. The couple recently celebrated 72 years of marriage. They were the proud parents of two children, Ronald Paul and Jean.

Ruby loved children, especially spending time with her grandkids. She sewed many angel customs over the years for church Christmas programs, which she also directed. Crafts and ceramics were some of Ruby’s favorite pastimes as was gardening and tending to her flowers. Ruby was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in McCook.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Ronald Paul Ahrens.

Those left to celebrate her life include her husband, Paul Ahrens of McCook; daughter, Jean (Ron) Rogers of McCook; three grandchildren, Brent (Candi) Rogers of McCook, Marshal (Bekki) Rogers of Lincoln, Neb., and Brock (Mindy) Rogers of McCook; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested in Ruby’s name for future designation. Contributions may be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Ahrens Family, P.O. Box 476, McCook, Ne 69001.

Private family graveside services were in Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.