Ethel N. Rugg

Ethel N. Rugg, age 94, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at her home. She was born March 22, 1921, at Alva, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ray and Orra (Turner) Olson. When Ethel was six years old, the family moved to Hardtner, Kansas, where her father was a barber. The family moved to Kiowa, Kansas in 1932. She was on the honor roll, and active in athletics, including softball, basketball, and tennis. Ethel graduated from Kiowa High School in 1939. She attended Northwestern College in Alva, Oklahoma. Ethel married Austin Dale Rugg on August 22, 1942, at Alva, Oklahoma. This union was blessed with three children, Terry, Randy, and Carol. Through the years, she taught at Rosehill Elementary, Kiowa Elementary, Hazelton High School, where she also coached. She later taught Physical Education, and Earth Science and Biology at Garnett High School. In 1975, she was awarded the BEST Award (Best Earth Science Teacher) in Kansas. Ethel retired in 1984 after 35 years of teaching wonderful students. She taught 8 years of Physical Education, and the rest was teaching Earth Science and Biology at Garnett High School. Ethel was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Garnett. After her retirement, she enjoyed taking trips with her best friend, Janie Paxton. Ethel's greatest joy was her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Austin Rugg on July 1, 1985; son, Randy Lee Rugg in 1974; son-in-law, Vince Kent in 2000; and sister, Mina McKay. Ethel is survived by her son, Terry Rugg and wife Caren of Ottawa, Kansas; daughter, Carol Kent of Garnett; six grandchildren, Charlotte Lutz and husband Kevin; Nicole Kent and Josh Young; Kaci Krupnik and husband Mikhail; Cameron Kent; Sandy Rugg; Molly Hess and husband Steven; great grandchildren, Owen Lutz, Orra Lutz, Alex Kent, Tosh Young, Cali Young, Coral Young, Cara Kent, Gemma Kent, Ruby Kent, Eva Krupnik, Samantha Krupnik, and Spencer Rockers; and her sister, Donna Schnackenberg of Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church in Garnett. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to USD 365 Endowment Fund and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.feuerbornfuneral.com