Ruby Flicker

Ruby was born on May 14, 1916, in Buh Township, Morrison County, to the late Herman and Addie (Virnig) Boser. She attended country school until the eighth grade, when a farming accident seriously injured her mother. As the eldest child, she stayed home to care for her four siblings. Ruby was united in marriage to Henry Flicker on September 17, 1935, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. She and Henry farmed together until 1973, when they moved off the farm to Pierz. Ruby then started her second career as a cook at St. Mary’s Villa, in part to be close to her mother, who was a resident. She cooked there for several years, truly enjoying time spent with her coworkers. When Henry was diagnosed with terminal cancer in the spring of 1984, she became his full-time caregiver until his death in September. Three years later, Ruby married Werner Flicker at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN. That marriage was cut short by Werner’s untimely death in 1989. Ruby always possessed a strong faith. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, its adult choir, and the Christian Mothers prayer group. Ruby loved quilting, cooking, and dancing. Tending her garden and watching birds, especially cardinals, brought her much happiness. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and was looking forward to this season. Long on patience and quick to laughter, she will be forever remembered as a warm and affectionate mother. Deeply loved by her family, she will be greatly missed. Ruby is survived by her children, Dennis (Diane) Flicker of Danville, CA; Loren (LeEtta) Flicker of New Brighton, MN; Maureen (Jerry) McCarter of St. Cloud, MN; Debra (Rick) Baron of St. Joseph, MN; and Dean (Marcia) Flicker of Big Lake, MN; brother, Harvey (Helen) Boser of Columbia Heights, MN; sister, Doris Gwost of Little Falls, MN; sister-in-law, Faye Boser of Little Falls, MN; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Ruby is preceded in death by husbands Henry Flicker and Werner Flicker; infant son, Kenneth Flicker; brother, Lloyd Boser; and sister, Lavina Braun. Memorials are preferred to Maryknoll or to the National Audubon Society.

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Ruby Flicker

May 14, 1916 - April 6, 2009