Ruth A. Glaus, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri.
She was born Jan. 14, 1927, in Dutchtown, the daughter of Leo and Agnes Goetz. She and Norman J. Glaus were married Nov. 17, 1948, at New Hamburg, Missouri. He preceded her in death Oct. 18, 2009.
Ruth and Norman moved to Cape Girardeau from New Hamburg in 1972.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son, Norman L. (Diana) Glaus of Cape Girardeau; a grandchild, Benjamin J. (Mindy) Glaus of St. Louis; and four great-grandchildren, Nolan, Mara, Simon and Angelica Glaus.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a sister.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery in New Hamburg.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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