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Ruth Dorsey Obituary

Dorsey, Ruth (nee Koeller), Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. Dorsey; dear mother of Tim, Dennis (Karen), Patty Malloy, Mark (Joyce), Kevin (Margaret); loving grandmother of Tim Jr., Matt (Mimi), Sarah, Molly (Mike) Trigg, Brigid (Piers) Pritchard, Michael Sean, Daniel (Angie), Ann (Paul) Chapman, Maggie (Tim) O'Shaughnessy, Patrick, John (Brenda), Mark (Julie), Dan Malloy, Meghan, Mark Jr., Mike, Erin, Colleen, Matthew and greatgrandmother of Pete, Jack, Sam, Lilly, Ben, Henry, Abby, Michael, Libby, Ryan, Molly, Erin, Kevin, Isabel, Jack, Patrick, Liam, Annie, Harry, Mary Frances, (soon to be) Gannon; dear sister of Clarence Bud Koeller, Marion Koeller, and the late Gloria Daniel, Jack Koeller, Dick Koeller; dear sisterin-law of Jean Koeller; dear aunt, cousin and friend. Services: Visitation 3-8 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Schrader Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at St. Alban Roe Catholic Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to the Backstoppers appreciated. HUTCHENS MORTUARY service.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 20, 2013.

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Syd Muenster

June 14, 2020

I have fond memories of many dinners and lunches at the Dorsey home. Ruth and Hattie were fond of each other and they always talked about Red and me. I am so sorry for your familys loss. She was a neat lady. Gregg and Syd Muenster

June 25, 2013

To all the Dorsey family, I am sorry for your loss of such a sweet lady. She was always so funny and fun to be around.
with love and prayers, Patti (Lieser) Webers

Ruth Bartlett

June 21, 2013

Ruth Dorsey and I share a given name and also share a great-grandson, Henry Pritchard. Rest in peace, Ruth. The world is richer for your having been here.

June 21, 2013

Karen and Dennis, and the entire family, i am so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. We had some great times with your Mom and Dad over the years and everyone felt like a part of your family. She had a long a rewarding life and we are sure she is in the arms of God.
All our love,
Gregg & Syd Muenster

Robert and Susan Taylor

June 21, 2013

We are sorry for your loss and our prayers go out to your family

June 21, 2013

June 21, 2013

Michele Benko

June 20, 2013

Pat,
It is so hard to know what to say. May the memories of your mother fill your heart like a candle lights the dark and wraps around you on days to keep you warm.
Much peace to you.
Michele

Doyle & Chris Gustus

June 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with a tremendous family that has made contributions to so many.

Nancy Spehr

June 20, 2013

Pat,Anne Marie and the Dorsey Family,
so sorry to hear about Ruth. Sheis gone but the stories will go on forever.
Bless you,
Nancy Spehr

Willy and Anne Knese

June 20, 2013

Red, Karen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, as always. May God grant you peace and happiness in the memories you carry of your Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.Our sympathy.

June 20, 2013

JoAnn Grindler

June 20, 2013

Wow! What a family! Grace and peace to Grandma Ruth and all of you.

June 20, 2013

June 20, 2013

To all the Dorsey family...you are in my thoughts and prayers...with much love...
Mary Helen McVey

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