Ruby Ruth Bedlan

Notes:

Ruby R Hinrichs, age 100, of Papillion, Nebraska passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Ruby met her Lord Savior on August 14, 2023. Ruby Peppie Hinrichs, daughter to Frank & Mary (Dlouhy) Bedlan, was born on February 2, 1923 in Ohiowa. Ruby was one of seven children, 3 died of whom in infancy. She attended Country school near Carleton & Ohiowa and graduated from Tobias High School in 1940.

She continued her education, and obtained a Normal Training Degree. Ruby taught in country schools near Bruning and Carleton for five years. She then worked at the Bruning Air Base during World War II. Ruby also taught Sunday School at Ohiowa Church for 14 years and served as a 4-H Leader for 15 years. She was a member of the South Lutheran Church and later transferred to St. John's in Ohiowa.

She married Earl Peppie on February 20, 1945. To this union three children were born: Jackie, Mary Beth and Gary. Earl passed away on December 15, 1973.

Ruby then moved to Geneva and worked at YDC (Youth Development Center) for 13 years. Ruby met Bernard Hinrichs, and the two were married on January 25, 1986. Bernard passed away on September 18, 2013. She became a member of Bruning Trinity Lutheran Church and a Member of Circle II. She was also a member of the American Legion Aux, Hebron Hospital Guild. Ater Bernard's death, she moved to Papillion and lived out her remaining years at Trinity Village.

Ruby was active in her recent years quilting for the Quilts of Valor. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Irene West (Lowell), brothers, John & Frank D Bedlan, daughter, Mary Beth Harrold, and son-in-law, Kenneth Mach. She was survived by daughter, Jackie Mach & friend Terry, son-in-law, Jimmy Harrold, and son, Gary (Carol) Peppie. Six grandchildren, eleven great children, three step great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Services will be held Saturday, August 20th at Trinity Church in Papillion at 10:00 with burial at 3:30 at the Ohiowa cemetery. As many know Ruby's family was very important to her, and she enjoyed creating many memories. She was lucky to enjoy many generations of her family while living an active life to 100 years old.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, From Kahle-Dolce Funeral Home

Ruby married Earl Leslie Peppie on 20 Feb 1945. Earl was born on 1 Oct 1918 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Dec 1973 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Ohiowa Public Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Bernard Allen Hinrichs after 1973. Bernard was born on 6 May 1925 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 Sep 2013 in Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Assumed this is the Frank BEDLAN who "was a brother of Rose Bedlan KOHLER---both children of John BEDLAN and Johanna JANOUS. (Milligan, p 344)."

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Franklin Twp
Enumerated Apr 9, 1930
ED 30-12 SD 11 Sheet 1A Stamped 61
8-8
Bedlan, Frank M Head M W 34 M 21 Neb Czech Czech Frmer
Bedlan, Marie A Wf F W 29 M 16 Neb Czech Czech
Bedlan, Irene M Dtr F W 9 S Neb Neb Neb
Bedlan, Ruby R Dtr F W 7 S Neb Neb Neb
Bedlan, Frank D Son M S 4 2/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Bedlan, John A Son M W 3/12 S Neb Neb Neb

Frank married Marie "Mary" Dlouhy. Marie (daughter of Adolph Dlouhy and Marie A. Cvach) was born on 16 Mar 1901 in Nebraska; died on 13 Aug 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jan married Johanna Janous. Johanna was born about 1859 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived on the NW 1/4 of Section 6, Olive Township. He became a citizen on 7 October 1892 in Saline County. (Milligan, p 260).

Adolph married Marie A. Cvach on 31 Oct 1887. Marie was born on 8 Dec 1867 in Bohemia; died on 2 Dec 1940 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The daughter of Joseph and Mary Cvach. (Milligan, p 260).

Place of birth shown as Sudomerice Kraj, Tabor, Bohemia

Notes:

The son of John Dlouhy. Josef served in the Austrian army before immigrating to America. They made their home on the NW 1/4 of Section 6, Olive Township. Later their son, Adolph, and his family made their home with them. (Milligan, p 261).

Josef married Barbara Koran. Barbara was born on 13 Jul 1835 in Trtle, Bohemia; died on 15 Jul 1917; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]