Ruby Lorene Elmer

Ruby Lorene Elmer

December 03, 1923 - June 10, 2022

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MOUNT HOREB - Ruby L. Elmer, age 98, was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 10, 2022. Her permanent address is now in heaven. She was born on Dec. 3, 1923, to Alvin and Sarah (Olson) Helmenstine in Mount Horeb. She married Harold Elmer on Feb. 17, 1943, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa, and they enjoyed 71 years together.


Those left to cherish her memory are three children, Rev. Dr. Duane (Dr. Muriel) Elmer of Winfield, Ill., Gary (Maggie) Elmer of Waupaca and Judy (Chuck) Igl of Mount Horeb. She cherished six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Donald Helmenstine; sisters, Verna Docken, Gladys Ryan and June Erickson; and other relatives. She was the last one of this generation!


Ruby was a resident of Postville, Madison and Mount Horeb. For 70 years she refined her craft of creating the most delectable lefse, the Norwegian flatbread that she made every Christmas season. It was enjoyed by family and the many customers who signed up to purchase the delicacy by the dozens. The local paper, the Mount Horeb Mail, called her the Lefse Queen! Ruby’s other passion in life was housecleaning and spent over 60 years working for some prominent people in Madison. She was trustworthy and faithful. Most of her people became good friends!


Ruby was a student of the Bible and a prayer warrior. She accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ, as her personal Savior on April 1, 1956. She loved memorizing Bible verses. She also loved to play piano, organ and accordion by ear! And yodel!


A celebration of God’s work in her life will be held at NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 639 S. Eighth St., Mount Horeb, on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The service will be at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.


Ruby’s family extends our heartfelt thanks to the Girlie's Manor (Mount Horeb) staff for their excellent care for Mom and to the nursing staff at Agrace HospiceCare.


Memorials can be made to Our Daily Bread, Pacific Garden Mission, Gospel Ministries International, Inc., or any other of her favorite ministries. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb

Funeral & Cremation Care

500 N. Eighth St.

(608) 437-5077

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Kathy Williams
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Ruby taught my mother-n-law how to make lefsa. My mother-in-law taught me. Spending time with this godly woman has been an encouragement each time we have gathered. The Eugene and Lillian Williams family cherish our connection with the Elmer family. Ruby is with her Lord. Blessed be her memory. Our sincere condolences are sent to the family here on earth. Much Love, Kathy (and Tim) Williams
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judy sokolow
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Heartfelt sympathy to Ruby's children.... Duane, Gary and Judy. You were fortunate to have your dear mom so many years! Judy and Harvey Sokolow
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Kenna Danz
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Ruby was the most Gracious woman I ever met,her warm smile would melt anyone's heart. She was so appreciative of Everything you would do for her no matter how small. Her sense of humor was not matched by anyone. It was such a pleasure to have gotten to know her and to be a part of her Life. She will be Greatly Missed but She Is Now Home. With All My Love Kenna
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Mary Mickelson
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There are so many memories that I have of Ruby, the one that I will always remember is of Ruby and Harold helping out at a free car wash sponsored by our church, they were in their 80's at the time but full of energy and the Spirit . I loved our conversations about the Book.of Revelations, how we both looked forward to the return of Christ, oh how she loved the Lord. I look forward to the day when I will see her again in eternal glory and can only imagine what it is like for her in the presence of Jesus who she loved so much. I have had the joy of knowing her.

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