Ruby Jane Plager Obituary

We bid farewell to Ruby Jane Plager of Lincoln, Nebraska, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 8, 2026 at the age of 84. Ruby Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Henry Schaardt and Elda Schaardt (Beethe); her husband Vernon; her brother Elmo Schaardt; her grandson Justin Cheney; and her son-in-law John Penney.

She is survived by: her son Jeff Plager (Cathy); her grandchildren, Ryan Plager and Kylee Keiser (Austin); her great grandchild Wade; her son Brent Plager (Cherie); her grandson Ethan Plager; her daughter Heidi Penney; her grandchild Thomas Cheney; her daughters, Hope, Mary and Tess Cheney; her brother Larry Schaardt (Joyce); and her sisters-in-law, Lucille Schaardt and Linda Nelson (Don).

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Walton Nebraska.