Betty Ruehrdanz Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Ruehrdanz of Arlington Heights, Illinois, who passed away on October 31, 2022 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Rev. Henry Strickert and Minna Strickert; her husband Rev. Walter Ruehrdanz; her daughter Rebecca; and her brothers, Walter, Paul, Arthur, Arnold and Roland.

She is survived by : her daughter Catherine Longerman (Kenneth); her son-in-law Gary Gustin; her grandchildren, Debbie, Sharon, Julie, Elizabeth, Rachel, Maija, Michael and Benjamin; her great grandchildren, Ian, Ryan, Ethan, Hannah, Alexander, Josephine, Walter, Howard and George; her brother Rev. Robert Strickert; and her sisters-in-law, Joyce Polk and Marilyn Ruehrdanz.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to The Lutheran Hour, Worship Anew, Lutheran Child and Family Service of Illinois.