Ruth Ann Weinrich, 90, of Perryville passed away, July 30, 2023 at Independence Care Center in Perryville.
She was born November 16, 1932 in Longtown to Frank and Hilda (Hacker) Brickhaus.
Ruth and Herbert A. Weinrich were married June 7, 1953 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2018.
She was a homemaker and in her younger days worked as a clerk in the candy department at Roziers.
Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown where she taught Sunday school and was involved with many church activities. She was also a member of the American Legion Post 133 Auxiliary.
Ruth enjoyed gardening and crafting. She was a proud Godparent to eighteen children of her friends and relatives and most of all she loved her Lord and Savior and all of her family.
Survivors include twin daughters, Karen (Brian) Mitchell of Lee’s Summit, MO, Sharon Snell of Cape Girardeau; sister, Marilyn (Edward) Bachmann of Eureka, MO; granddaughter, Megan (Chris) Snyder of Lee’s Summit, MO; great-granddaughter, Olivia Grace Snyder.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Paul Brickhaus, John Brickhaus; sister Grace Brickhaus; and son-in-law, Rev. Jerry Snell.
Visitation was Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville and will continue from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown with Rev. Paul Hoemann officiating.
Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Longtown.
Memorial contributions may be given to Zion Lutheran Church and Serenity Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
