Ruth L. Obrist

August 11, 1933 - May 12, 2020

A Public Graveside Service was held for Ruth on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Geneva Public Cemetery in Geneva, Nebraska with Pastor Doug Griger presiding. Honorary Casket Bearers included Angel McMullen-Gunn, Patrick McMullen, Andy Waldron, Jennifer Jasnoch, Nicole Juarez-Ferris and Brett Grashorn. Memorials were directed to the Geneva Rescue Squad or the Geneva United Methodist Church. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. Ruth Lorraine (Shepek) Obrist, was born August 11, 1933 to Edward and Amelia (Rytych) Shepek, on a farm near Munden, KS, and died May 12, 2020 at the Fillmore County Hospital, at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 1 day. Ruth grew up on the farm, the eldest of three children, and graduated from Narka High School in 1951. Ruth married Grover “Toby” McMullen on October 11, 1952 and to them one son was born. She later married Gerald "Jerry" Obrist on March 7, 1974. Ruth was a well-known face at the Nebraska Signal for 37 years, holding positions of typesetter, bookkeeper, receptionist and proofreader throughout her career. She was a member of the Geneva United Methodist Church. Ruth enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and spending time with family and friends. In her later years, Ruth and Jerry spent winters in the Raymondville, Texas area. Most recently, Ruth enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Obrist, son Luke McMullen, father and mother, Edward and Amelia Shepek, and brother Alvin Shepek. Ruth is survived by her step-daughters, Becki and husband Dan Waldron; and Kristi Grashorn; sister, Alice and husband Harlan Fangmeyer; six grandchildren: Angel McMullen-Gunn, Patrick McMullen, Andy Waldron, Jennifer Jasnoch, Nicole Juarez-Ferris, and Brett Grashorn; and ten great-grandchildren.