Ruth Ellen Bridgewater
1918 - 2006 (87 years)-
Name Ruth Ellen Bridgewater Birth 13 Jul 1918 Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois 
[1, 2] Gender Female Death 27 May 2006 Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois [1, 2, 3] Burial Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois [2, 3] Person ID I3464 Gritton Last Modified 21 Mar 2024
Father George Bridgewater, b. 18 Jun 1890, Kinderhook, Pike County, Illinois d. 16 Oct 1954, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana (Age 64 years) Mother Dessa Elder, b. 2 Apr 1890, Illinois d. 26 Sep 1978, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana (Age 88 years) Family ID F1042 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Russell W. Roegner, b. 26 Feb 1915, Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin d. 12 Jan 2002 (Age 86 years) Family ID F1453 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 6 Jul 2019
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Birth - 13 Jul 1918 - Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois 
Death - 27 May 2006 - Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois 
Burial - - Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Notes - DECATUR - Ruth Ellen Roegner, 87, formerly of Decatur, IL, died May 27th of heart problems while visiting family in Crystal Lake, IL. Mrs. Roegner a lifelong teacher began her teaching career at a one room schoolhouse, in Indiana. While living in Decatur, she taught several years at St. Patrick's Elementary before teaching 1st grade for 25 years for the Mt. Zion Schools. In retirement in Florida, Mrs. Roegner established the adult literacy program in both St. Augustine, Florida and the Sumptner County Florida Area. She continued to serve as a volunteer tutor in schools until her death. Her service to education earned her the "Jefferson Award" in 2005. Mrs. Roegner's lifetime interests were diverse. As an avid card player, she accumulated Master points in Bridge, she was long time President of the Decatur Business and professional women's club, Square Dancer, RVer, gardener, host for the International Hostel Program, and for many years served as a campground host in state and national parks. Mrs. Roegner is survived by her daughter, Norma Wacaser of Crystal Lake, IL, and 4 sons, Carl Roegner of Bonham, TX, Terry Roegner, of Alexandria, VA, Jerry Roegner, of Woodbridge,VA., and Jack Roegner of Richmond, IN. She has 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mrs. Roegner was preceded in death by a son, George, and husband, Russell Roegner. Memorial service is at Lakeside-Barrick Funeral Chapel, Danville, IL 2pm June 5th followed by Burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/ruth-roegner-obituary?id=29935790
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- DECATUR - Ruth Ellen Roegner, 87, formerly of Decatur, IL, died May 27th of heart problems while visiting family in Crystal Lake, IL. Mrs. Roegner a lifelong teacher began her teaching career at a one room schoolhouse, in Indiana. While living in Decatur, she taught several years at St. Patrick's Elementary before teaching 1st grade for 25 years for the Mt. Zion Schools. In retirement in Florida, Mrs. Roegner established the adult literacy program in both St. Augustine, Florida and the Sumptner County Florida Area. She continued to serve as a volunteer tutor in schools until her death. Her service to education earned her the "Jefferson Award" in 2005. Mrs. Roegner's lifetime interests were diverse. As an avid card player, she accumulated Master points in Bridge, she was long time President of the Decatur Business and professional women's club, Square Dancer, RVer, gardener, host for the International Hostel Program, and for many years served as a campground host in state and national parks. Mrs. Roegner is survived by her daughter, Norma Wacaser of Crystal Lake, IL, and 4 sons, Carl Roegner of Bonham, TX, Terry Roegner, of Alexandria, VA, Jerry Roegner, of Woodbridge,VA., and Jack Roegner of Richmond, IN. She has 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mrs. Roegner was preceded in death by a son, George, and husband, Russell Roegner. Memorial service is at Lakeside-Barrick Funeral Chapel, Danville, IL 2pm June 5th followed by Burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
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