Ruth D. Meier, 98, of Perryville passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 at her residence.
She was born Feb. 8, 1923 in Tilsit 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; daughter, Sue Penzel of Cape Girardeau; brother, Melbert Daume of Cape Girardeau; sister, Ethel Hall of Oro Valley, Ariz.; 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.