Ruby Koeller, age 76, of Sheboygan, died peacefully at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan on Monday, July 25, 2022 after a long battle with vascular dementia.

Ruby was born on September 22, 1945 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Roland and Rita (Noworatzky) Shimek.  She grew up in Kiel, where she waitressed, babysat, and was an active member of the local Girl Scouts Troops.  On August 24, 1963 Ruby married the love of her life, Roger Koeller, together they celebrated just shy of 59 wonderful years together. After her marriage to Roger, Ruby worked in an office setting most of her life.  She was the president of the Jefferson PTA for many years, as well as enjoyed being a Bible School Teacher at St. John's UCC, Sheboygan.  Over her years of employment, she spent time with Kiel Woodenware, Van Der Jacht, and Buss & Assoc., BFI in Germantown as well as FunJet in Milwaukee.  Ruby traveled to Jamaica, London and Paris France with her FunJet family, she also took over 50 trips to Las Vegas.  Ruby enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan.  A highlight was the Powder Puff Derby.  Ruby enjoyed camping at Long Lake with friends, family and her grandchildren.  She was also an excellent cook.

Ruby is survived by her husband, Roger and their children: Richard (Ann) Koeller, Sheboygan, Renee (Richard) Suscha, Sheboygan and Robin Bollinger, Sheboygan; grandchildren: Greg (Jill) Koeller, Madison, Eric, Andrew (Katie), Adam and Alex Suscha all of Sheboygan, and Emily and Ben Bollinger of Downers Grove, IL. Sisters and brothers: Romaine (Bill) Conner, Ruth (Ron) Hanson, Roland Jr. (Pat) Shimek and Randy (Laura) Shimek; sister-in-law, Karen (James) Lanser.  She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson: Austin Suscha, mother-in-law and father-in-law: Ray and Ruth Marotz; sister: Rozann Nitze; brothers-in-law: Bob Caves and Lester Koeller.

A Funeral Service for Ruby will be held 12:00PM (NOON) on Friday, July 29, 2022 at St. John UCC, ( 1248 Lincoln Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081 ).  Officiating at the service will be Rev. Judine Duerwaecter with entombment to follow at Garden of Peace Mausoleum, Sheboygan.  Family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00PM.

The family would like to send a special Thank You to Ruby's friends at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, "Mary Ellen Sloan" as well as all of the entire staff.  Special gratitude to the staff at Compassus Health Care and Hospice for their care and compassion shown to Ruby and her family in her last days.