Ruby Hansen

Ruby Irene Hansen passed away on Sept, 2, 2014 after a long illness. Ruby was born on April 10, 1915 to Jens and Olava (Hoel) Stai. She was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church of Stoughton. She was a member of the ladies aid at church, VFW auxiliary, and the Stoughton Senior Center. On May 9, 1939 she was married to Burrull Charles Hansen. They had just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary before his death on June 30, 1992. They had 2 sons, Charles of Arizona and Gary of Janesville, WI.

Ruby worked for Boriva Sportswear while her husband served in the Army in WW2. Later she worked at the Stoughton Store as a sales clerk for 27 years before retiring. She enjoyed working in her beautiful flower beds.
Ruby enjoyed spending time in Arizona visiting her grandchildren and son. She also enjoyed playing cards with her sisters and friends. Many hours were also spent at the Senior Center volunteering handiwork and crocheting with a group of women.

For the past several years, Ruby has been living at Skaalen Rehabilitation and Retirement in the Heritage Assisted Living. Ruby enjoyed meeting so many people and taking part in all activities. She was so very proud the year she was crowned Skaalen Syttende Mai Queen.

Ruby is survived by her two sons, Charles and Gary, two grandchildren and several great grandchildren of Arizona. She is also survived by her brother Clifford Stai, of Stoughton, a sister in law, Lenore Stai, brother in law, Robert Green, and many special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters, and brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Skaalen Home Chapel, 400 N. Morris St., Stoughton. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Friends and family are invited to a luncheon immediately following the service. Ruby will be laid to rest next to her husband at Riverside Cemetery.