Marie Ringer

Funeral services for Marie Ringer of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Congregational Church in Crawford with Pastor Trey Brennan officiating. Burial will follow at the Crawford City Cemetery. Arvilla (Benton) Steele and Charlie Steele, welcomed their baby girl Marie Grace (Steele) Ringer into their family on July 25, 1920. Marie, was born in Thomas County NE, and began her life with her parents, five sisters and 1 brother. When Marie, was three her family moved to a little spot in the road in Dawes County Ne. called Horn, NE. Her father was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad, while her father was at work Marie along with her sisters and brother helped with many of the chores at home both indoors and outdoors. It is safe to say Marie began her love of gardening and growing her beautiful flowers at an earlier age. Marie, attended school in Crawford Ne. and graduated from high school in 1937. After graduating Marie worked for several families around the Crawford area. While Marie was employed in Crawford a handsome gentleman began working for Marie's father on the railroad section crew. The next thing Marie knew she was engaged to this handsome gentleman. Raymond (Bud) Ringer and Marie were married were on November 1, 1939. Marie, would tell you with great pride that they were married for sixty five years. They started their life together in Mullen Ne. where Bud continued to be employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad. When World War II started, Bud enlisted in the Navy and together Marie and Bud moved to Seattle WA. After completely his military career they returned to Ne. and again Bud was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad. They were living in Marsland, Ne. when they welcomed their son Mike into the family. Marie, being a railroader's wife moved to varies places never staying for long. Then the railroad moved them to Edgemont SD, living there for nearly 20 years. Yet again to finish out Bud's railroad career they moved back to Crawford, NE. Marie, spent her life working in her yard every day the weather permitted delighting in the flowers that surrounded her yard. Every year as Christmas approached she got her candy making bowls and pans out and a way she went making her delicious candies. Candy placed carefully in their individual containers; Marie was out and about delivering those containers to many. Marie, was especially proud of her granddaughter and loved with all her heart. Marie, made some very special friends through her life and as with family held them close to her heart. Marie, went to live her eternal life on August 28, 2015 and joins her husband Bud, her parents, five sisters and 3 brothers. Marie, will be loved and remembered by her son Mike and wife Marilyn, grandchildren Sheila (Ringer) Blair and husband Barry, many nieces and nephews, the dearest friend a girl could have and all her extended family and friends. A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337. Online condolences can be made to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337. Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements�½�½

Service:

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 ~ 11:00 AM

Congregational Church Crawford, Nebraska�½�½