RUTH SEJNOHA

Ruth M. Sejnoha, 97, of Humboldt, Nebraska, formerly of Mitchell, passed away on Friday, September 12th.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to an organization of your choice to honor Ruth.

Born July 1st, 1928, Ruth was the third child of eight born to Helen Annetta (Worre) and Mons Olai Aase. She was born in Bradish, NE in Boone County.

Ruth graduated from High School from Lake Andes and got her teaching certificate to teach in county schools including Signal 3, Platte, Geddes and White Swan #3. She also worked at the County Court House in Lake Andes, clerked at retail businesses, worked at Norwest bank, waitressed, served school lunches, and provided child care. She has left behind her a rich tapestry of memories woven through decades of love and dedication.

Ruth’s life was woven around an unwavering love for her family. On March 1st, 1953, she married James J. Sejnoha during a South Dakota blizzard. To that marriage, five children were born.

Ruth is survived by children, Joyce (Kevin) Burnison, Humboldt, NE; Michael (Susan) Sejnoha, Mitchell; Lynne (Spencer) Lien, Independence MN and Maxine (Kenneth) Ritchey, Norwalk, OH; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Ruth is reunited in heaven with her husband, James J Sejnoha; sons, Maurice Sejnoha and a baby boy; a granddaughter, Hannah Sejnoha Burnison; brothers, Harlan, Elwyn and James; sister, Helen Andersen; and all of her husband’s brothers and sisters.