Ruth Emma Endresen

Jefferson- Ruth Emma Endresen, 91, of Enid Road in Jefferson, was called home to Heaven on Monday, January 6, 2025, while her family was at her side.

Born on February 19, 1933, in Westbury, NY, she was the daughter of Edmund Nickel and Emma (Stakey) Nickel.

Ruth was the devoted wife of Otto Endresen, who she married on August 24, 1957. They were joined for nearly 60 years, when Otto preceded her in death on July 29, 2017. Her sisters, Lillian Stevens, Helena Gabrielsen, and Esther Michinski, and her brother Albert "Sonny" Nickel, also predeceased her.

Before marrying, Ruth worked for Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in Bethpage, Long Island. Following their marriage, she and her husband attended Eastern Bible Institute in Green Lane, PA, after which she dedicated her life to full-time homemaking. In 1967, they returned to the farm in Jefferson where her husband grew up, to live out their lives.

Blessed with a talent for playing the piano, she was pianist for various churches starting at the age of 16 and continuing into her mid-80s. She led a Bible Club for Jefferson Central School Children, with the help of other volunteers. She and her husband hosted a home-Bible-study, and weekly services at the prison in Summit, NY. For about 10 years, they also held summer tent-meetings. Ruth was never idle, working alongside her husband, and serving others continuously. She always had an open door, loved visitors, and was full of hospitality. In her free time, she enjoyed baking, quilting, and antiquing.

Ruth is survived by her four loving children and their spouses: Jonathan Endresen of Jefferson, NY, Naomi Johnston of South Carolina, Daniel Endresen and Maria of Quebec, Canada, Lois Meier and Bernhard of Quebec, Canada; her eleven grandchildren and their spouses: Matthew Johnston and Stephanie, Amanda Johnston; Milina Roy Pelletier and William, Jacob Endresen, Ariel Endresen, Aleah Endresen; Rachel Peck and Justin, Rebekah Wilson and Nathan, Joshua Meier and Katherine, Deborah Meier, Abigail Meier; and four great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Peck, Cassandra Peck; Lillian Meier, and Wesley Meier. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their families, and her brother-in-law, Robert Michinski.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 10:00-11:00am at Calvary Assembly of God, 960 Mineral Springs Road, Cobleskill, NY 12043. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am at the Church. Burial will take place in East Jefferson Cemetery at a later date.