Ruth A. Manginelli, 91, Lincoln, widow of Rocco, died Tuesday (8-26-08). Born Julian, NE (5-31-1917) to Charles Raymond and Anna (Wells) Wilberger. Ret. Supervisor, American Trailway Bus Line. Member: Faith United Methodist Church; D.U.V.; VFW Auxiliary; Woodman of the World.
Family members include son, daughter-in-law: Phillip and Paula Gilbert, Centralia, WA; daughter, son-in-law: Mary and Jon Jorgensen, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses: Jennifer Gilbert, Newberg, OR, Mike and Kathy Jorgensen, Wichita, KS, Craig Gilbert, Newport Beach, CA, Jodi and Paul Sheets, McCook, Janeen and Bob Kahnk, Broken Bow, Randy and Cristy Gilbert, Gresham, OR, David and Diane Thornquist, Auburn, WA, John and Julie Altwiese, Monika Coyne, all of North Bend, WA, 16 great grandchildren; sister: Helen Schacht, Syracuse; sister-in-law: Shirley Wilberger, Auburn; brother-in-law, sister-in-law: William and Grace Manginelli, Hollywood, FL; numerous nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents, husband, brother – Harry Wilberger.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday (9-1-08) Faith United Methodist Church, 1333 N. 33rd. Pastor Joseph RaFique and Father Craig Gavin, officiating. 3:00 p.m. burial in Camp Creek Cemetery, Rural Nebraska City.
Memorials to Faith United Methodist Church, Cedar’s Home for Children or American Diabetes Association.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with family greeting friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street. and one hour prior at the Church.