Ruby G. Seiler (88) of Vandalia, formerly of Effingham

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Published on June 7 2024 5:56 am

Ruby Glee (Grubaugh) Seiler, 88 of Vandalia, formerly of Effingham, passed away Wednesday evening, June 5, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Monday, June 10, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Fayette County. Visitation will be held from 11 am to the time of service Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to the donor’s choice. 

Ruby was born December 17, 1935 in Jasper County, the daughter of Ray and Velva (Britton) Riley. She married Robert S. Grubaugh on January 15, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 2002. Ruby then married Kenneth M. “Kenny” Seiler and he preceded her in death in 2016. She raised her 6 children with much love and dedication. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and was a huge Illini and Cardinal Sports fan. She loved the outdoors and liked to garden and tend to flowers.

Ruby is survived by her children, Mike (Judy) Grubaugh, Bob (Debra) Grubaugh, Rick (Starr) Grubaugh, Randy Grubaugh (special friend Julie Poe), Steve (Ashley) Grubaugh and Tina (Tim) Border; step-children, David (Susan) Seiler, Nina (Gene) Jackson, Janet (Jim) Sudkamp and Rose (Aaron) Huffmaster; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Also by her siblings Richard Riley, Carolyn Odle, Patricia Grauer, David Riley and Kay Riley Smith.