Ruth E. Schopke's obituary , Passed away on April 7, 2026 in Wakefield, Nebraska

Ruth E. Schopke

July 18, 1938 - April 7, 2026 (87 years old)

Wakefield, Nebraska

Ruth E. Schopke's obituary , Passed away on April 7, 2026 in Wakefield, Nebraska

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bressler - Munderloh - Smith Funeral Home - Wakefield

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Ruth E. Schopke

July 18, 1938 - April 7, 2026 (87 years old)

Wakefield, Nebraska

Ruth E. Schopke Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth E. Schopke of Wakefield, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 7, 2026 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth E. Schopke to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Rohrs and Helga Rohrs (Paulsen); her son Paul Schopke; her brothers, Gerald Rohrs (Gerolene), Gordon and Wesley Rohrs; and her brother-in-law Howard Craig.

She is survived by: her children, Mark Schopke of Wakefield, NE, John Schopke (Jennifer) of Kearney, NE and Heidi Swanton (Steve) of Wentzville, MO; her daughter-in-law Janet Schopke of Pender, NE; her grandchildren, David, Matthew, Tanner, Rachel (Noah), Sarah, Eric, Kyle (Ivy), Jed (Nicole), Luke (Dominique), Brody and Ellie; her sister Joyce Craig of Paullina, IA; and her sister-in-law Shirley Rohrs of Paullina, IA.. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bressler - Munderloh - Smith Funeral Home - Wakefield



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Apr 17

Visitation

Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home
510 Oak St, Wakefield, NE 68784

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Apr 17

Prayer

Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home
510 Oak St, Wakefield, NE 68784

Sat

Apr 18

Memorial service

Salem Lutheran Church
411 Winter St, Wakefield, NE 68784

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