This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nesst, Margenau, Luther Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2FC.2ACI/1605 Message Board Post: Hi, I found this in our paper today in Orange County, CA. It might help someone. Ruth Margenau(nee) Nesst passed away in her sleep on June 7, at age 82 in Orange County, California. She was born May 4, 1920 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Leona and Oscar Margenau and graduated from Central High School, Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1937. She married Lawrence R. Nesst on May 18, 1940 and the couple moved to Chicago. When Lawrence entered the military during World War II, Ruth worked at Macy's in New York City for a time before returning to Sheboygan. Ruth started her teaching career in 1957 with her first teaching position at the one room Banner School, Lightfoot School and finally retired in 1982 from teaching 6th grade at Sheridan School in Sheboygan, WI. In 1983 she and Lawrence moved to California where she enjoyed travelling in the motorhome, knitting, needlepoint, playing bridge and volunteering. She was a volunteer at Anaheim Memorial Hospital and the Providence Speech and Hearing Center. She was a member of the Ebell club of Anaheim, California, and the Assistance League of Anaheim. Lawrence passed away in 1987. Ruth moved back to Sheboygan again in 1992, enjoying her bridge and needlepoint. In 2001, she moved back to California near her daughter. She is survived by her beloved Shetland sheepdog, Sam; her daughter Linda Nesst of Orange, CA; son, David and daughter in law, Dorotea Nesst of Rosamond, California and sister in law, Alma Luther of Pallatine, Illinois. Arrangements were handled by McAulay & Wallace Mortuary of Fullerton, CA. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetary, next to her husband.