Ruth M. Niemeier

Born July 4, 1925 in Columbia, Illinois to Carl and Ida Struckmeyer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ervin A Niemeier; grandson John Roaten Cheadle, III; and brothers Carl & Glen Struckmeyer. Ruth is survived by her children, Robert E. Niemeier (Moira) and Nancy Niemeier Cheadle (John, Jr.); grandchildren, Andrew Niemeier (Lindsey), Teresa Dwyer (Jim), Caylan Jarman (Anderson), Daniel Niemeier (Emily), Tricia Biesterfeld (Sam); and 8 great-grandchildren.

Ruth graduated from Centralia High School in Centralia, Illinois and MacMurray College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She met her husband Erv when she was in high school and he was in college. They married in 1947 after Erv had served in WWII. Ruth taught kindergarten during the early years of their marriage before children and was a devoted wife and mother. She was also the perfect supportive corporate wife, cheerfully moving to different cities as Erv’s lifetime career with Hussmann Corporation advanced, culminating in London, England responsible for the European companies owned by IC Industries & Hussmann. Unfortunately Erv died of cancer shortly after his retirement. They were married for 43 years, and Ruth was a widow for 30 years.

Though Ruth helped with various organizations, her main involvement was with St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, then known as St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, which she and Erv joined in 1960. Ruth was a lovely lady, outgoing, positive, and friendly, who was loved by many throughout her life. She will be greatly missed.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, 9801 Olive Street Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141, [email protected]

Service; A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, February 5, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, 9801 Olive Street Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Private interment in the Church Cemetery.

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