Kathleen J. Rueth Obituary
The memory of Kathleen J. Rueth (Nyssa, Oregon), who passed away on December 7, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Jim O'Brien and Lila Boyer O'Brien; her husband Herb of Anthony's Catholic Church; her brothers, Richard and Jim O'Brien (Pat); her daughter-in-law Anita Rueth; her grandsons, Craig Rueth and Dustin Chant; her in-laws, Leo and Agnes Rueth; and her siblings-in-law, Nancy O'Brien, Bernard "Bun" Rueth (Marjorie), Edward "Eddie" Rueth (Florence), Patrick Rueth (Carol), Mary Ann Gleichsner (Frank), Jayne Kolbeck (Lavern), Joseph and John Rueth.
She is survived by: her children, Charles Rueth (Brenda), Gerald Rueth, Shelia Keith (Randy), Sharon Rueth, Randall Rueth (Jackie), Douglas Rueth (Sandy), Fredrick Rueth, Raymond Rueth (Vickie), Norman Rueth (Jody) and Shelby Koplin (Clint); her siblings, Wayne O'Brien, Pat Lindner (Bill), Ron O'Brien (Kay) and Rebecca O'Brien; and her friends, Lorie Weilmunster, Geri Peterson, Anona Shupe, Vicki Mason and Carmela Ramirez. She is also survived by Her children also brought her 22 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bridget of Kildare in Nyssa, OR.
