Christ Ruwe, one of the wealthiest and most prominent farmers of this vicinity died at his home near Fontanelle at 11 o’clock last Thursday night. The deceased was 73 years of age, and a pioneer settler of Washington county. About four years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis and had been confined to the house almost constantly since that time. The widow survives him and also a large family of children and grandchildren. The funeral was held from his late home at 12 o’clock yesterday, Rev. Sick conducting the services.

#2-September 19, 1902- Arlington Herald- Johann Christoph Ruwe

Chris Ruwe, one of the community’s wealthiest farmers, died at his home near Fontanelle last Thursday. He was 73 years of age and a pioneer settler of this county. About four years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis and has been confined to the house almost constantly ever since. The widow survives him and also a large family of children and grandchildren. Deceased was an uncle of Henry Ruwe of this city.-Blair Courier.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

NOTE: Alternate middle name of Christopher appearing in some records.

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