August 2, 1944 – March 27, 2016

Born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on August 2, 1944.  Served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1967.  Proud Owner of Big C’s Handyman Service.
Survived by his wife Karen, previous wife Sandra, sons Craig (Kristina) in Tucson, AZ and Cale (Scarlett) in Topeka, KS, and grandchildren Henry and Bea. He also survived by his siblings Guy (Carmen) in Riverside, CA, Loralynn Retzlaff (Mark Hartl) in Fox Lake, WI, Kevin (Carol) in Rapid City, SD, Melodee Lund (Andy) in Beaver Dam, WI, Melissa Hansen (Erik) in Sheboygan, WI.  Preceded in death by his parents Earl and Beatrice, and three brothers Robert, Lawrence, and David. 

VISITATION Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 5-7pm followed by a time of sharing at 7pm all at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel.  In accordance with Carl’s wishes, his remains will stay with Karen.  Memorials can be sent to the Siena/Francis House or Food Bank for the Heartland. 

James Allen Ruhge was born in Ashland, Nebraska on February 4, 1940. His
parents were Quentin Ruhge and Marian “Ardyce” (Buckingham) Ruhge Buck. His stepfather was Donald E. Buck.

Jim is survived by his wife, Janice A. (Dill) Ruhge of 53 years of marriage;
his daughters, Jill Ruhge McCormick (Greg Divis) and Jana Anne (Richard)
Uryasz; and two grandchildren, Carson James McCormick and Madelyn Cate
Uryasz. Jim is also survived by his Sister, Sharyn Bennett of Waverly, Nebraska and step-brother, Larry (Jolene) Buck of Yutan, Nebraska.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, and his sister Patricia (Jim) Way. Other living relatives include: His brothers-in-law James (Janice) Dill of Ashland and Bernard (Pamela) Dill of South Bend. Nephews, Jim and Joe Way, Dan Ritchey, Jerry Buck, Jamie Buck, Brook Dill and Bradley Dill.Nieces, Debbie Way, Kristi (Way) Burt, Kathie (Way) Norstadt, Vicki (Way) Nelson, Denise Ritchey, Deanna (Ritchey) Hayes, Danna (Ritchey) Bacon, Paula Buck, Laurie (Buck) Miller, Julie Buck, Laura (Dill) Dominik, Justine (Dill) Yingling, and Kristen Dill.Aunts Kathryn (Buck) Bundy, Luella (Buck) Lewis Close personal friend, Jerry Ritchey of Malcolm.

Jim attended elementary school in Havelock, Nebraska. During these formative  years he was a good student and a very talented basketball player. He played “street basketball” with the Havelock Boys.

In 1954, he moved to Ashland with his mother, stepfather, and sisters. This
is where he attended high school and played sports, graduating in 1958. This
was the first class to graduate from the Ashland-Greenwood High School. While in school he joined the United States Naval Reserves and continued on
to active duty, where he was assigned to the USS Reaper, a minesweeper,
touring the Pacific Ocean. After his honorable discharge, he attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska and Bellevue University. He went to work for Strauss Brothers Construction, working in Lincoln and Omaha –  pouring foundations and framing.

He married Janice on June 10, 1962, and to this union a daughter, Jill Ann
was born. After living a short time in Ashland, Jim built their new home in
South Bend, Nebraska. He continued to work construction projects in and
around the South Bend area. In 1965, daughter Jana Anne was born.

Jim developed an interest in flying airplanes and earned his private pilot
license at Brown’s Airport in Weeping Water, Nebraska. He continued his
aviation education at Lincoln Aviation where he earned his commercial,
instrument, and instructor licenses in general aviation. The Ruhge’s
purchased their first fixed wing aircraft and Jim began giving students
flight instructions. The family enjoyed numerous vacations while Jim flew
them to their destinations.

Jim continued in aviation earning his helicopter certificate and then joined
the Nebraska Army National Guard as a Warrant Officer serving out of
Lincoln, Nebraska with the 24th Medical Unit, flying the rotary wing
aircraft. Jim received honorable discharge in 1990, as a  Chief Warrant
Officer 2.

In the 1980s, Jim and Janice formed Ruhge Construction Company. For twenty years, Jim worked construction in the state of Nebraska building numerous commercial and residential structures as a general contractor. They built a convenience store and town homes in South Bend.

In 2000, he was appointed Cass County Building Inspector where he also
became the Zoning Administrator. Jim also worked with the Cass County
Planning Commission. He retired in 2012.

Jim was a long-time member of the Congregational Church in Ashland serving
on the Trustee’s Committee for many years. He also served his community as
the Zoning Administrator for the Village of South Bend and was a founding
member of the Ashland Rescue Squad.
Visitation Wednesday (3/30/16) 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service
(3/31/16) 10:30 AM Thursday at Ashland Congregational Church 1542 Boyd St.
Ashland, NE, Interment South Bend Cemetery.

Memorials to: Congregational Church, 1542 Boyd Street Ashland, NebraskaSouth Bend Cemetery Fund, South Bend, NE 68058
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. –  Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE 402-332-0090
www.RoederMortuary.com

Charlotte Marie (Thomas )Timm was born on February 5, 1933, to Herman and Laura (Eggers) Thomas on their family farm in Yutan, Nebraska. Charlotte was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yutan where she was an active member.  She attended District 66 country school through 8^th grade and graduated valedictorian from Yutan High School in 1950.  Charlotte enjoyed living on the farm and being outside, helping take care of the cows and chickens.  She loved home economics in school and became a proficient seamstress.  Charlotte attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont for one year prior to marriage.

Charlotte met Melvin Timm of Springfield at a Luther League event in Papillion. They dated and then were married on September 11, 1951.  To this union they were blessed with three children – Larry, Diane, and Linda.  Melvin was in the Air Force in Biloxi, Mississippi, for four years following their wedding, and then they returned to the Timm family farm in southwest Sarpy County where they farmed for forty years.

Melvin and Charlotte enjoyed square dancing, gardening, community and church activities, and being with friends. They had the pleasure of many memorable vacations, whether overseas or traveling in the states with their RV.  Charlotte remained on the farm, following Melvin’s death in July 2011, until her move in 2014 to Silver Ridge Assisted Living in Gretna.

Charlotte was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed spending her free time socially with others and was a friend to all. Charlotte was a warm, generous, and cheerful person, who loved her family and friends deeply.  She was a passionate gardener and loved being outdoors working in her flower beds. Charlotte was active in a number of different churches and played the organ and sang for many years.  Her faith was very important to her and she often spoke of her Savior, Jesus Christ.  Charlotte will be greatly missed.

Charlotte is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Leisha Timm of Springfield, and daughter and son-in-law Linda and Steve Morris of Lincoln. Eight grandchildren Jamie (Clint) Veren, Jennifer (Brent) Jackson, Julie Timm, Elijah (Liz) Williams, Seth (Nina) Morris, Jason Morris, Ryan Morris, and Luke Morris.  Eight great-grandchildren Barrett, Brogan, and Janea Jackson; Samuel, Noelle, and Joanna Williams; and Caden and Judsen Veren.  Son-in-law David (Jen) Williams; sisters Joyce (John) Svoboda of Yutan, and Laurel Thomas of Soquel, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, brother Don Thomas, step-mother Ruth Thomas, daughter Diane Williams, daughter-in-law Gale Williams, and husband Melvin Timm.

Visitation at Roeder Mortuary Gretna Chapel 5:00PM – 8:00PM Monday (3/28/16). Funeral services 10:30AM Tuesday (3/29/16) at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – 11204 S. 204th St Gretna, NE.  Interment at Voss Mohr Cemetery in Omaha. Memorials to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

www.RoederMortuary.com

10/10/1946 – 3/20/2016

Melvin L. Manuel, Jr. was born October 10, 1946 in Omaha, NE to Melvin and Dorothy Manuel.

Melvin graduated from Tech High School, he was also a Golden Glove Boxer. He was a chef at UNMC for many years and other restaurants throughout the Omaha area.

Melvin enjoyed playing cards and talking trash with his buddies in the summertime, but most of all he enjoyed having coffee with his mother, Dorothy, and aunt, Hazel, every morning.

Melvin was caring, he always had a pleasant smile on his face and had a great sense of humor.

Melvin was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Manuel, Sr. and step-father, John Whitley and sister, Lynette Manuel. Leaving to cherish his memories are his mother, Dorothy E Whitley; sons, Antonio Manuel and Terell Ashley; daughters, Carla and Cathy Manuel; brothers, Michael and Bruce Manuel; sisters, Shelly and Kay Manuel; special friend, Martha Sears and hosts of family and friends.

Visitation Monday 5-7 PM at Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life 10:00 AM Tuesday (3/29/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE