Ruth Ida Meier Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth D. Meier, 98, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1923 in Tilsit, MO to Charles H. Daume Sr. and Ida (Valle) Daume. She and Ervin "Pete" Meier were married and he precedes her in death. Ruth was an Antique Dealer. She was of the Christian Faith. She was a Sunday School Teacher, a people person and provided wisdom to those around her. Survivors include son, Pete (Karen Hayden) Meier of Perryville, MO; daughter, Sue Penzel of Cape Girardeau, MO; brother, Melbert Daume of Cape Girardeau, MO; sister, Ethel Hall of Oro Valley, AZ; six grandchildren, Phillip (Sandy) Penzel, Christopher (Sara) Penzel, Adam Meier, Kayla Meier, Janel (Josh) Erzfeld and Jessica (Chris) Miller; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings, Marie Haupt, Charles Daume Jr, Margaret Puchbauer, Allegra Wendel and Edward Daume. Visitation will be from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Graveside Service will follow on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at St. James United Church of Christ Cemetery in Tilsit, MO, with Rev. Chris Seah officiating. Burial will be at St. James United Church of Christ Cemetery in Tilsit. Memorial contributions may be given to St. James United of Christ Cemetery or Faith Presbyterian Church in Perryville. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Ruth Ida Meier

February 8, 1923 - September 29, 2021