Ruby A. Warren

Ruby A. Warren, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on March 2, 1930, in Cedar Rapids to Edgar and Margaret R. (Koza) Grimm, Ruby graduated from Wilson High School in 1948. She worked as a beautician before taking positions at Hy-Vee, Square D, and Amana Refrigeration, where she retired. In her later years, she found joy working as a lunch lady at Washington High School.

Ruby married James R. Hill in 1949 and later married Robert R. Warren on November 11, 1978. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her parents, her brother James, her infant sister Shirley, her stepdaughter Donna, and her grandson Jason.

She is survived by her children Larry (Lori), Jim (Ozzy), Randy, and Julie (Steve); her stepson Ron (Trudy); 13 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her family will always remember her quiet strength, her dedication to her work, and the warmth she brought to those around her.