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Ruth Aufenkamp Obituary
Ruth was born May 27, 1926 in rural Ashland to Charley and Tena Aufenkamp. She attended Ashland school and graduated from University of Nebraska where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta.
She taught kindergarten in Colorado Springs for 35 years at Garfield and Mark Twain District 11. After retirement, she returned to Nebraska to be near her parents.
She is survived by cousins, friends and many former students.
Donations may be made to Ashland-Greenland School Foundation or the Wahoo School Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 23, 2014
In 1952 I did my practice teaching in her kindergarten class at Garfield. She was a wonderful and creative role model. Artie Kensinger
February 22, 2014
I have such wonderful memories of Miss Aufenkamp as my kindergarten teacher, that basement room at Garfield and the wintergreen smell of paste. She knew how to start us out right! Peace be with you Miss Aufenkamp!
February 20, 2014
Ruth Aufenkamp was my kindergarten teacher at Mark Twain Elementary in 1965. I still have the black and white classroom picture of all the students sitting in their desks with Miss Aufenkamp at the front. Condolences to her family and friends.
Judy McKee
February 20, 2014
Our family was honored to know this kind, gentle lady. I am sure she instilled great strength and confidants into the hearts and minds of each of her students. She was a once in a lifetime gift to education.
Blessings to her family.
Judy McKee
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David Joiner
February 20, 2014
Miss Aufenkamp was my kindergarten teacher. I loved her a lot when I was a little kid. She was the best! Sad to read. My condolences to her family.
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