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Rubye Mahan Rittgers Samuelson

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Rubye Mahan Rittgers Samuelson lived a beautiful life. On Tuesday, November 29, 2019 her beautiful life moved on. Rubye was born June 13, 1928 in Herrick, Ill. She was preceded in death by her sister Norma Durbin and brother Merrill Mahan; her son Michael Rittgers and her first husband Ben Rittgers. In 1995 Rubye married Dr. Marvin (Sam) Samuelson, and for the next 24 years they spent their time traveling and making new friends wherever they went. Her greatest joys came from her family, her church, her PEO sisters, her dog Lulubelle and golf. Rubye is survived by husband Sam; son Phil Rittgers and sons Kent, Jason and Sean; stepdaughter Valorie Cameron (John), and sons John Scott (Julia) and Steve; stepdaughter Vonna Ault (David); stepdaughter Melanie Samuelson; stepson Scott Samuelson (Corrine) and son Tyler (Jordan); stepdaughter Jennifer Stallbaumer (Tom) and children TJ and Summer; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A celebration of Rubye's life will be held Saturday, November 23 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Rogers. In lieu of flowers please donate to the memorial fund at the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers, Ark.

Published November 21, 2019

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