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RUTH ZACHERLE Obituary
July 11, 1940 - Sept. 25, 2012
Ruth Brenner Zacherle died September 25, 2012 in Petaluma, California, of complications of a prolonged and progressive dementia illness.
Ruth was born in Marshalltown, Iowa in 1940. She received a degree in Art Education from the University of Iowa. While in school there she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and was chosen "Miss Perfect Profile" in 1958. She subsequently taught art in the public schools of Iowa City, IA and Baltimore, MD.
After she and her young family moved to Mill Valley, CA in 1970, she began and developed a successful personal career in fine art. Her work was represented by several galleries in the Bay Area, and is included in a number of personal and commercial collections. One of her works was included in a show at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institutes. Unfortunately, her promising art career was abbreviated by her tragic and progressive illness.
She is survived by her daughter Hillary Z. and Mark Berry of Jackson, WY; her son an daughter in law, Nile B. and Whitney Fisher Zacherle of Calistoga, CA, and her grandchildren; Mila and Josephine Berry, and Madeleine Zacherle.
A memorial service will be planned in the spring. Donations are being collected at the Marin Humane Society in memory of Ruth.
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February 20, 2013
I remember Ruth from our art related days beginning in the early 70's when we lived in Marin. I connected with her later when we were both living in the East Bay, she in Oakland, me in Point Richmond. In front of my fireplace are some metal butterflies on thin rods that she made for me. They have rusted. She has passed. I remember her laugh. -Olene Sparks
October 6, 2012
Thank you Ruth for your wonderful Zany creative essence! We will miss you
The Bradleys
Adobe Creek Funeral Home
October 3, 2012
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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