Bessie K Rubaha

Bessie K. Rubaha, 94, of Central City, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Litzenberg Long Term Care. Funeral services will be on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home (downtown location) with Father Richard Whiteing officiating. There will be a visitation on Friday, November 13th from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul following the funeral service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Bessie Katherine was born to Michael and Ann (Tuma) Vincik on October 26, 1921 in St. Paul, Nebraska. Bessie grew up in St. Paul on the farm and graduated from St. Paul High School. Following her graduation she went to Business School in Grand Island. After completing her schooling in Grand Island, Bessie moved to Washington DC where she began working for the Federal Government. While in Washington DC, she met Frank William Rubaha, and they were married at Perth Amboy, New Jersey on May 24, 1941. Frank was then drafted by the military to serve his country during World War II. While he was deployed overseas, Bessie moved to New Jersey. While in New Jersey, Bessie gave birth to one son, Robert Rubaha. When Frank was discharged from the military, they moved back to Nebraska for a few years, eventually returning to New Jersey, where she began working for General Cigar. Bessie remained working there for several years, until she began working as the County Controller until her retirement in 1980. Frank and Bessie then moved to Central City, Nebraska in April of 1980. Bessie remained on the farm with her son, Robert, until her health would no longer allow, and she moved to Long Term Care just a couple of weeks ago. Bessie loved to be on the farm. She especially enjoyed feeding the wild turkeys, canning and helping Bob feed their cows for over 30 years. She was one classy lady, but was an even better mother. Bessie was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Central City, St. Michael's Altar Society, and the St. Paul's American Legion Auxiliary Post #109. Those left to cherish her memory are her son; Robert Rubaha of Central City, and one cousin; John Vincik of St. Paul. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband; Frank Rubaha, and her parents; Michael and Ann Vincik.

Bessie K Rubaha

October 26, 1921 - November 10, 2015