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Ruby M. Palo Aug 30 1927 - Jan 08 2011
Funeral services for Ruby Marie Palo, age 83, of Hayti, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at Hayti Lutheran Church in Hayti. Rev. Randy Eisenbeisz will officiate. Music will be provided by Helen Prouty as organist with congregational singing. Ruby passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at her residence. She was the widow of Hubert Palo. Burial will take place in the spring at West Norden Cemetery, Hayti, SD. Honorary pallbearers will be the 60’s Plus Dining Group and the Women’s Bowling Association. Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Hayti on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Wednesday. The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service. Ruby was born on August 30, 1927, at Watertown, SD, to Calvin Lutz and Julia A. (Adolph) Howey. She attended school in Kranzburg, SD. On December 17, 1948, Ruby married Hubert Palo at Watertown, SD. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Watertown until moving to Hayti in June of 1951. Ruby was an assistant cook for the Hamlin School District for five years, worked at Sioux Conifer Nursery for five years, and was the caretaker at the West Norden Cemetery for 16 years and at the Pleasant View Cemetery for 11 years. She was a member of Hayti Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Women’s Bowling Association of Hayti, for 50 years, and the West Norden Cemetery Association. Ruby enjoyed traveling with her husband to engine shows throughout the United States and into Canada. She also enjoyed gardening, flowers, and horses. Ruby is survived by her five children: Mary (Jim) Krueger of Hartford, SD, Steve Palo of Hayti, SD, Roger (Lisa) Palo of Madison, SD, Wayne Palo and Donna Struckman both of Hayti, SD; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Rozella (Willard) Rogge of Huron, SD, Joyce (Arnell) Raastad and Bonnie (Merlin) Roso all of Watertown, SD; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, in March 2007; one son, David; her parents; five brothers; and two sisters.

Ruby M. Palo
Aug 30 1927 - Jan 08 2011

Funeral services for Ruby Marie Palo, age 83, of Hayti, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at Hayti Lutheran Church in Hayti. Rev. Randy Eisenbeisz will officiate. Music will be provided by Helen Prouty as organist with congregational singing. Ruby passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at her residence. She was the widow of Hubert Palo.

Burial will take place in the spring at West Norden Cemetery, Hayti, SD. Honorary pallbearers will be the 60’s Plus Dining Group and the Women’s Bowling Association.

Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Hayti on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Wednesday. The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service.

Ruby was born on August 30, 1927, at Watertown, SD, to Calvin Lutz and Julia A. (Adolph) Howey. She attended school in Kranzburg, SD.

On December 17, 1948, Ruby married Hubert Palo at Watertown, SD. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Watertown until moving to Hayti in June of 1951. Ruby was an assistant cook for the Hamlin School District for five years, worked at Sioux Conifer Nursery for five years, and was the caretaker at the West Norden Cemetery for 16 years and at the Pleasant View Cemetery for 11 years.

She was a member of Hayti Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Women’s Bowling Association of Hayti, for 50 years, and the West Norden Cemetery Association. Ruby enjoyed traveling with her husband to engine shows throughout the United States and into Canada. She also enjoyed gardening, flowers, and horses.

Ruby is survived by her five children: Mary (Jim) Krueger of Hartford, SD, Steve Palo of Hayti, SD, Roger (Lisa) Palo of Madison, SD, Wayne Palo and Donna Struckman both of Hayti, SD; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Rozella (Willard) Rogge of Huron, SD, Joyce (Arnell) Raastad and Bonnie (Merlin) Roso all of Watertown, SD; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, in March 2007; one son, David; her parents; five brothers; and two sisters.

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Comment posted by: Arlis Hentges and Joy Jenkins
Sat 15th Jan 2011 07:29 am

We enjoyed visiting with Ruby when she and Hubert came to threshing shows. We first had the pleasure of meeting them at the Sioux Empire Fair when we were making rope in Old MacDonalds farm. We will miss getting her cards and letters and hearing about her bowling adventures. She was a very special lady and a wonderful friend. Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.

Comment posted by: Wade Jorgenson
Tue 11th Jan 2011 09:26 pm

I will miss Ruby. I enjoyed talking to her at the bowling alley and at local events. She was a staple of our community for many years and a very, very nice person. Hayti has lost another pillar. Rest in Peace.

Comment posted by: Diane Howey
Tue 11th Jan 2011 07:19 pm

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy"

my thoughts and prayers are with you

Comment posted by: Darla Conrad
Tue 11th Jan 2011 12:41 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. My mother will really miss her neighbor and friend. May you get many strikes in the bowling alley in heaven . Donna my heart goes out to you and yours.

Comment posted by: Joyce Kenyon Keimig
Tue 11th Jan 2011 08:59 am

Our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Mother our prayers are with you all. you probably don't know who i am but my Mother is Helen Walter Kenyon a cousin of Rubys.

Comment posted by: Jimmie Ferguson
Tue 11th Jan 2011 04:56 am

Dear Family,

I wish to express my sympathy regarding your loss of Ruby. The Bible encourages us to comfort one another. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Jesus Christ promises that there will be a resurrection. (John 5:28,29) Death is our enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) One day that enemy will be eliminated states Jehovah God's (Psalm 83:18) promise at Revelation 21: 3,4. I hope that this sincere condolence will help your family have a measure of comfort and hope. God cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)

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