Ruth Brake

RUTH BRAKE

Cedar Rapids, IA

Ruth Brake, 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed peacefully, Monday July 1, 2019. Visitation will be held on July 21, 2019, 11:30AM-1:00PM at The Church on Northland, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include grandchildren, Dina Brake and Aron (Brandi) Brake, sister Carol Flinn, and brother Robert White.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Brake, son Michael Brake, daughter-in-law Peggy Brake, and her parents.

Ruth was born October 30, 1925 in Glenwood, Iowa, to parents John and Hazel White. She married Eldon Brake November 6, 1946 in Clarinda, Iowa. Together the couple ran Brake Fabric Center for 28 years in Washington, Iowa. Ruth loved her grandchildren and playing piano. She volunteered with St. Luke's Auxiliary and the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at cedarmemorial.com