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Ruby Violet (Meyr) Koenig-Steffens, 81, of Frohna, died January 6, 2018, in St. Louis. She was born on September 18, 1936, at the family home in New Wells, Missouri, to George J. and Mildred F. (Huttegger) Meyr. She was baptized into the Christian faith on October 4, 1936, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. Ruby made public profession of that faith on April 2, 1950, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and attended Immanuel Lutheran School in New Wells. She graduated as salutatorian from Jackson High School. Ruby was married to Delmar E. Koenig on October 9, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. Delmar & Ruby were members of Salem Lutheran Church at Farrar, where they raised their children, before retiring to New Wells. Delmar preceded her in death on June 26, 2013. Ruby & Delmar were blessed with two sons and one daughter who survive her, Bruce C. Koenig of New Wells, Brian (Dianna, nee Mecker) Koenig of Perryville, and Brenda (Bill) Koenig-Renz of Arvada, CO. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Tyson Koenig of Cape Girardeau, Jarod (Jennifer, nee Johns) Koenig of St. Louis, Ryan Koenig of Perryville, Jasmyne and Shayla Renz of Arvada, CO; and two great-grandchildren, Benjamin & Rebekah Koenig. Other survivors include one sister, Delores Wallmann of Cape Girardeau; one brother, Dean (Delores) Meyr of Friedheim; and nieces and nephews. On November 28, 2015, she married Larry W. Steffens, who survives in Frohna. She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Keith A. Koenig; and one sister, Carol Kaufmann. God blessed Ruby’s life with many special people as she served God in her vocations at home, church, work, and in the community. She worked as a sewing machine operator at the dress factory in Perryville, as a bookkeeper and office manager for Inland Energy, and retired as an agent from Prudential Insurance. Ruby was very active in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), American Legion Post 133 Women’s Auxiliary and the Frohna Friendship Circle. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm and on Friday from 6:30 – 8:30 am. She will then be taken to Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells for visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Funeral Service will be held at the church at 11:00 am with Pastor Lawrence Bradt and Pastoral Candidate Jarod Koenig officiating. Ruby’s body will be laid to rest at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, New Wells, where it will await the glorious resurrection when Christ returns. Memorials preferred to Saxony Lutheran High School or Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.

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Ruby Violet (Meyr) Koenig-Steffens

September 18, 1936 - January 11, 2018