Ruth Korver, the daughter of John and Bertha (Prins) Vander Berg, was born February 23, 1930 in Orange City, Iowa. She received her education from Sioux Center Schools, graduating in 1948. She went on to further her education at Westmar College in LeMars, graduating with a bachelor's in education in 1951.
On December 24, 1951, she was united in marriage to Arian Korver in Luverne, Minnesota, and the couple made their home in Sheldon, Iowa. Ruth taught for ten years before their first born. She then spent 21 years raising her children, she returned to the classroom as both teacher and student. At 50 years of age she went back to college to get her Special Education endorsement. She continued her second career in teaching for 12 years, retiring in 1995.
Arian preceded Ruth in death on January 2, 2003. Ruth remained in Sheldon after his passing. Ruth passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, reaching the age of 87 years, 1 month and 27 days.
Ruth was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Sheldon. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending summers at Battle Lake, Minnesota. Ruth will be remembered for her kind heart and gentle soul.
Ruth leaves to cherish her memory her children and their spouses, [redacted]; seven grandchildren, [redacted]; great granddaughter, [redacted]; brother, Dave and Gladys Vander Berg of Sioux Center, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marjorie Vander Berg of Battle Lake, Minnesota; also a host of other relatives and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. Arian, two brothers, Dr. James "Bud" Vander Berg and Dr. Elmer Vander Berg; and two nieces.
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On December 24, 1951, she was united in marriage to Arian Korver in Luverne, Minnesota, and the couple made their home in Sheldon, Iowa. Ruth taught for ten years before their first born. She then spent 21 years raising her children, she returned to the classroom as both teacher and student. At 50 years of age she went back to college to get her Special Education endorsement. She continued her second career in teaching for 12 years, retiring in 1995.
Arian preceded Ruth in death on January 2, 2003. Ruth remained in Sheldon after his passing. Ruth passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, reaching the age of 87 years, 1 month and 27 days.
Ruth was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Sheldon. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending summers at Battle Lake, Minnesota. Ruth will be remembered for her kind heart and gentle soul.
Ruth leaves to cherish her memory her children and their spouses, [redacted]; seven grandchildren, [redacted]; great granddaughter, [redacted]; brother, Dave and Gladys Vander Berg of Sioux Center, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marjorie Vander Berg of Battle Lake, Minnesota; also a host of other relatives and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. Arian, two brothers, Dr. James "Bud" Vander Berg and Dr. Elmer Vander Berg; and two nieces.
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home
Ruth Korver, the daughter of John and Bertha (Prins) Vander Berg, was born February 23, 1930 in Orange City, Iowa. She received her education from Sioux Center Schools, graduating in 1948. She went on to further her education at Westmar College in LeMars, graduating with a bachelor's in education in 1951.
On December 24, 1951, she was united in marriage to Arian Korver in Luverne, Minnesota, and the couple made their home in Sheldon, Iowa. Ruth taught for ten years before their first born. She then spent 21 years raising her children, she returned to the classroom as both teacher and student. At 50 years of age she went back to college to get her Special Education endorsement. She continued her second career in teaching for 12 years, retiring in 1995.
Arian preceded Ruth in death on January 2, 2003. Ruth remained in Sheldon after his passing. Ruth passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, reaching the age of 87 years, 1 month and 27 days.
Ruth was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Sheldon. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending summers at Battle Lake, Minnesota. Ruth will be remembered for her kind heart and gentle soul.
Ruth leaves to cherish her memory her children and their spouses, [redacted]; seven grandchildren, [redacted]; great granddaughter, [redacted]; brother, Dave and Gladys Vander Berg of Sioux Center, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marjorie Vander Berg of Battle Lake, Minnesota; also a host of other relatives and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. Arian, two brothers, Dr. James "Bud" Vander Berg and Dr. Elmer Vander Berg; and two nieces.
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home
On December 24, 1951, she was united in marriage to Arian Korver in Luverne, Minnesota, and the couple made their home in Sheldon, Iowa. Ruth taught for ten years before their first born. She then spent 21 years raising her children, she returned to the classroom as both teacher and student. At 50 years of age she went back to college to get her Special Education endorsement. She continued her second career in teaching for 12 years, retiring in 1995.
Arian preceded Ruth in death on January 2, 2003. Ruth remained in Sheldon after his passing. Ruth passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, reaching the age of 87 years, 1 month and 27 days.
Ruth was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Sheldon. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending summers at Battle Lake, Minnesota. Ruth will be remembered for her kind heart and gentle soul.
Ruth leaves to cherish her memory her children and their spouses, [redacted]; seven grandchildren, [redacted]; great granddaughter, [redacted]; brother, Dave and Gladys Vander Berg of Sioux Center, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marjorie Vander Berg of Battle Lake, Minnesota; also a host of other relatives and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. Arian, two brothers, Dr. James "Bud" Vander Berg and Dr. Elmer Vander Berg; and two nieces.
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