Ruth Ann Werdenhause
September 12, 1926 ~ December 6, 2017
Ruth Ann Werdenhause, 91, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at SSM Health St. Marys Hospital.
She was born September 12, 1926, in Westphalia, MO, the daughter of the late Christopher and Martha (Luetkemeyer) Hoer.
She was united in marriage on September 6, 1947, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Stanley Joseph Werdenhause who preceded her in death on August 25, 1993.
Ruth worked for Capital Reserve Life for many years until retiring at the age of 72.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was a member of the Immaculata Club, and participated in Perpetual Adoration and Prayer Line. She volunteered for many years for Meals on Wheels and St. Marys Auxiliary. Ruth was one of the founding members of the Helias Mothers Club.
Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, crossword puzzles, and watching her beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
She is survived by her three children, Sue (Terry) Kremer and Tom (Mary) Werdenhause, Jefferson City; Laurie (Tom) Papelian, Marietta, GA; six grandchildren, Justin (Shannon) Kremer, Jeff (Megan) Kremer, Hilary (Tory) Brondel, Chris (Kristi) Werdenhause, Grant Papelian, and Kyle Papelian; and five great-grandchildren, Kensley, Amelia, Cade, Adelyn, and Logan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Vivian Clark; and one brother, Christopher Hoer.
Visitation will be 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 2 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. I.C. Medina officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Samaritan Center or Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Laurie I am sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother.
What a sweet lady. She was a young 50 when I met her, and was a beautiful role model from that day on and each time I saw her I was blessed with her smile.
Werdenhause family, So sorry to hear about Aunt Ruthie. Remembering great times spent on Rose Valley Dr. She is a special lady. My thoughts are with you all.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I remember how welcome she made me feel. I still make her potato soup. Your Mom was a darling lady with a giant heart.
Sue and family – Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, as is your mother.
Sue and family – I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers.
Sue, Terry and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. My Mom is in rehab at St. Joseph’s bluffs right now. She just had a knee replacement and is having a hard time. I may not be able to make the service because she may be going home Sun. We will both be thinking of you and your sweet Mom.
To Sue, Tom, Laurie and family, Barbara and I send our condolences on the loss of your sweet mama. I remember well the friendship my parents had with yours and the Harster family. Whenever The Werdenhauses, Reidels and Harsters got together, it was party time. It was fun watching all of our parents have fun together. Although many years and miles have separated us for so long, our hearts, good thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.
Sue & Family, Benton and I were so sorry to hear about your mom. We wish you peace and comfort as you and your siblings come together to mourn her loss.
Tom and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue, Tom and Laurie and family, We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet, lovely Mom. We have so many great memories of our neighbors and friends on RoseValley! We hate that we are out of town on a family trip and missed the service. Please know you are all in our thoughts! Wanda King, Sheri Elliott and Spencer King
Your Mom was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She was genuinely kind and strong with a great sense of humor. I loved when she would laugh at my Mom or your Dad. Such happy times. Those folks had some great adventures together. Thinking of you all,