Ruth Ann Krebs
April 30, 1923 ~ April 2, 2013
Ruth Ann (Stout) Krebs, 89 of Cedar Rapids died peacefully among family at Mercy Hallmar. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013, at First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Kay Slocum. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. She is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Wilhelm, Wendy (Dean) Scheer; her sons, Steve (Diane) Krebs and Brian Krebs; two grandchildren, Michael Wilhelm and Susan (Jon) Hickey; four great grandchildren, Michael and Alyn Redlinger and Alison and Andrew Hickey; brother, Robert Stout; and many nieces and nephews. Ruth Ann was born April 30, 1923, in Westchester, Iowa, the daughter of Lafayette and Bertha (Brown) Stout. She graduated valedictorian from Westchester High School where she sang in the choir and played several instruments in the school band. She later attended the Cedar Rapids Business College. Ruth Ann married Alvin Krebs on May 1, 1943, in Iowa City. For 60 years, she and Alvin worked together for the family business, Krebs Greenhouse and Flower Shop. Whether through arranging a corsage, canning quarts of beans and tomatoes, or a setting a family holiday table, Ruth Ann's life was one of service to family and many loyal friends and customers. She was a member of First Lutheran Church for over 50 years. Preceding her in death includes her parents; her husband, Alvin; daughter, Paula; granddaughters, Bethany Redlinger and Sarah Wilhelm; son-in-law, Gordy Wilhelm; four brothers, George, John, Lafe, and Walter Stout; and three sisters, Mary Huseman, Martha Lamb, and Florence Miller. Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church, Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation, or the Oldorf Hospice House.
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oh Jackie I’m so sorry for your loss. Your parents are together now and watching over you still. Keep your many memories close to your heart and remember she is with you forever.
Feeling your loss.
Steve, Diane & Family, Sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. Peace, Don & Sue(Groat) Novak
Hi Jackie,
I saw Michael at the library over the weekend and we had the best talk. He had told me your mom was at Mercy Hallmar but I was stunned to see she had died. I know your Dad just died last January also. I send my deepest empathy to you and your family. Michael told me how much you helped your mom, especially this past year.
Thinking of you,
Jodie Wilhelm
How I remember Ruth Ann
Jim grew up near where the Krebs lived and he farmed their land for them. When we got married we went to The flower shop for wedding flowers. The flowers for the wedding and any other time were always lovely and Ruth Ann always took extra time to make anything you ordered from them very special. All my Valentines flowers came from Krebs. Later as we both buried our parents we ordered funeral arrangements. Always something special from Ruth Ann and Alvin. I hope as she was laid to rest that someone as caring and special as Ruth Ann made something special for her.
Dear Krebs family,
We just heard of Ruth Ann’s passing from Don and Betty. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We always so enjoyed our visits with your parents at the green house.
Paul & Kathy Krieg
RIP. I remember back in the late 50’s-60’s helping deliver flowers during holiday’s, was a runner as too young to drive. Very pleasant and fun working.
I miss you mom.