Ruth Miesner

ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Ruth M. Miesner, 86, of Altenburg died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Aug. 27, 1917, at Wittenberg, Mo., daughter of John and Hulda Richter Heins. She and Gilbert Claus Miesner were married Feb. 26, 1938. He died Nov. 16, 1994.

Miesner was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Altenburg Senior Citizens, and SMTS Group, all in Altenburg. She was a former member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wittenberg.

Survivors include two sons, Russell Miesner of Altenburg, Arlan Miesner of La Grande, Ore.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by an infant brother, infant sister, an adopted brother and an adopted sister.

Friends may call at Young and Sons East Perry Chapel in Altenburg, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Monday.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg, with the Rev. Ronald Paseur officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.