Ruby Nelson, 90, of Williston, ND, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Bethel Lutheran Home in Williston. Her funeral arrangements are with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston.

Ruby Ruth (Wegner) Nelson was born November 1, 1927 to Albert and Marie (Schultz) Wegner in Charles City, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Nashua, Iowa. She graduated from Ionia High School and attended college at Wartberg in Waverly, Iowa.

She married Robert L. (Bob) Nelson in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He was an employee of Amerada Petro and they lived in many states and Canada for the first twenty years of their marriage. They then settled in Williston, North Dakota. After her family was grown, she worked in the office at Hedderich's for eight years and then for Herman Oil for two years.

Ruby was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church where she was actively involved in volunteer work. She enjoyed Bible Studies, reading, crossword puzzles and sewing crafts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in 1993; her parents; son, Miles; sister, Margaret and grandson, RL Nelson.

Ruby is survived by her three children, Larry Nelson of Washington, Craig Nelson of Williston, ND and Warren Nelson of Williston, ND; five grandchildren, Shandy Kraft, Sara Nelson, Zack Nelson, McKayla Nelson and Amanda Nelson; three great grandchildren, Kayleigh Kraft, Ethan Kraft and Khloe Kraft; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

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