Delores was born to Ernest and Wanda (Dean) Ruge in Norfolk, NE, July 15, 1932. She departed to be with our Lord Oct. 11, 2021. The family moved to Washington in 1937.

Delores graduated from Vancouver High School and went on to attend Midland College in Fremont, NE. After graduation she went on to become a Deaconess in the Lutheran Church. She went on to achieve a Masters Degree in Religion. She worked several places in the Western states and cities and ended up in Vancouver at St, Paul Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her brother, Marlin and wife Maxine; niece, Janeen Ruge; nephew, Eric Ruge; and many cousins.

Graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery, 5915 E. Mill Plain Blvd in Vancouver on Oct. 21, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. All are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St, Vancouver. Please share a memory @ www.columbian.com/obits.

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