On July 1, 2021, Ruby Polzin was greeted in heaven by her parents, Otto & Adela Oeltjen, sister Melba Jurek and brother Marvin Oeltjen. Ruby is survived by her husband of 66 years, Larry E. Polzin, and sons Kenneth (Kerry) Polzin and Keith Polzin, all of whom reside in Houston, Texas. Ruby was a loving grandmother to Lindsey Polzin and Christopher (Amanda) Polzin and great-grandmother of Brynn Polzin.  Ruby is survived by her sister, Joyce Michalec and brothers-in-law Elton Polzin, Ralph (Theresa) Polzin, William Jurek and countless beloved nieces and nephews.  Ruby was born and raised in Moulton, Texas where she graduated from Moulton High School. Ruby always kept in touch with her high school friends and always was a regular attendee at the Moulton High School reunions. After meeting the love of her life, Larry, and marrying him in 1955, they moved to Houston where they began their family. She retired from Spring Branch ISD in the mid-80's after many years of service that she enjoyed while working with both students and faculty.  Ruby was an avid gardener where she produced beautiful flowers and all types of vegetables, especially tomatoes. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing the slots in Louisiana, playing cards, dominoes and anything to do with family. She especially enjoyed a practical joke. She pranked her grandchildren often and laughed just as much when the joke was on her. Ruby was a 60+ year member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Houston.  A visitation for Ruby will be held Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 P.M. at the Smith Funeral Home in Moulton, Texas. The funeral service will also occur in the Smith Funeral Home on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. officiated by Rev. Jim Berggren.   Smith Funeral Home - 404 West Bobkat Dr., Moulton, Texas 77975 Phone #361-596-4631
  
  FAMILY
  
   Larry E. Polzin
  
  
   Husband
  
  
   Otto Oeltjen
  
  
   Father (deceased)
  
  
   Adela (Riske) Oeltjen
  
  
   Mother (deceased)
  
  
   Kenneth Polzin
  
  
   Son
  
  
   Keith Polzin
  
  
   Son
  
  
   Kerry Polzin
  
  
   Daughter-in-law
  
  
   Lindsey Polzin
  
  
   Granddaughter
  
  
   Christopher Polzin
  
  
   Grandson
  
  
   Amanda Polzin
  
  
   Granddaughter
  
  
   Brynn Polzin
  
  
   Great Granddaughter
  
  
   Marvin Oeltjen
  
  
   Brother (deceased)
  
  
   Melba Oeltjen Jurek
  
  
   Sister (deceased)
  
  
   William Jurek
  
  
   Brother-in-law
  
  
   Joyce Oeltjen Michalec
  
  
   Sister
  
  
   Albert Michalec
  
  
   Brother-in-law (deceased)
  
  
   Elton Polzin
  
  
   Brother-in-law
  
  
   Dorothy Polzin
  
  
   Sister-in-law (deceased)
  
  
   Ralph Polzin
  
  
   Brother-in-law
  
  
   Theresa Polzin
  
  
   Sister-in-law
  
  
   Ruby also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.
  
  
  Visitation
  
   Sunday,
  
  
   July 11, 2021
  
  
  
  Funeral Service
  
   Monday,
  
  
   July 12, 2021
  
  
  
  Burial
  
   Monday,
  
  
   July 12, 2021