Maril Mae Ruhnke Freese Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maril Mae Ruhnke Freese in Lincoln, Nebraska, who passed away on January 4, 2026 at the age of 87. 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, Arthur C. Ruhnke and Mabel M. Ruhnke (Frey); and her siblings, Carolyn (Dale Schuerman) and Darrel. She is survived by: her husband Gordon; her sons, Gregory Freese (Diane), Todd Freese (Sandra) and Ross Freese (Sarah); and her grandchildren, Laura Freese, Megan Verkamp (Zach), Ethan Freese, Travis Freese (Marcy), Bethany Schmidt (Jeremy), Andrew Freese, Hailey Herrmann (Jacob) and Kyle Freese. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.
Memorials to First Plymouth, UCC, or Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach.
