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Ruth D. Luft

February 4, 1920 — September 23, 2020

Ruth D. Luft, 100, of Grand Island died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island.



Graveside services will be 1 PM Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Grand Island City Cemetery. Brandon Bachle will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Monday, September 28 at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island.

Ruth Doris Luft was born February 4, 1920, at Stromsburg, Nebraska to Fred and Helen (Standing) Swanson. She grew up and received her education in Stromsburg, graduating from Stromsburg High School in 1937.



Ruth married Merle D. Luft on June 15, 1948, at Fremont, NE. The couple made their home in Columbus, NE for four years, in York for eight years, in Stromsburg for eight years then settled in Grand Island.



Ruth worked for the telephone company for 10 years prior her marriage, and once her kids reached their teen years she returned to the workforce.



She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.



Ruth enjoyed crocheting, music, gardening and working outdoors.



She is survived by her son, Gary (Denise) Luft of Grand Island; her daughter Debra (Michael) Skoff of Longmont, CO; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.



She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle in 2001; one sister, Karlene Olson; and one brother, Eldon Swanson.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Monday, September 28, 2020

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Apfel Funeral Home - Grand Island

1123 West 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

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Graveside

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

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