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Ruth Westerberg Rulifson
1932 2022

Ruth Westerberg Rulifson

April 18, 1932 — March 20, 2022

Ruth Westerberg Rulifson, 89, of Olathe, Kansas died Sunday, March 20th, 2022 surrounded by family.

Ruth was born April 18th, 1932, in Moline, IL. The daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Paul A and Rachel Sward Westerberg of Jamestown, NY.

She attended Augustana College, Rock Island, IL and was a graduate of Syracuse University with a Masters in secondary education with a focus in English.

Ruth retired from Butler Community College as an English instructor. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Wichita, KS. She enjoyed singing in the choir and participating in Ruth Guild.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Robert Rulifson of forty-six years.

She is survived by her four children Joy (Paul) Leimer, of Derby, KS; John (Elizabeth) Rulifson, of Shawnee, KS; Maj-Beth (Bill) Biernacki of Ellisville, MO; Erik (Sally) Rulifson of Overland Park, KS; six grandchildren Liz (Nate Jensen), Brian (Kelsey) and Andrea Leimer; Marie Biernacki; Ray and Rose Rulifson.

Interment pending at Lakeview Cemetery in Jamestown, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1101 N River Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203

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