Ruth Kasper

Ruth Irene (Mertink) Kasper (88) was one of three children born to Carl Martin and Hulda (Marquardt) Mertink. She was born October 25, 1924 in LaGrange TX. She was baptized on November 2, 1924 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX, and was confirmed there on April 10, 1938. The Lord called her to her eternal home on Monday, September 23, 2013.
Ruth married Calvin "Cap" Kasper on December 29, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Houston, TX. God blessed them with four children and six grandchildren. Ruth and Calvin were charter members of Concordia Lutheran Church in Houston. After Calvin's death, Ruth became an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Houston. In 2009, she moved to Tomball, TX and became a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Ruth had a long and dedicated career with Foley's department store in Houston, and enjoyed volunteering at Church, spending time with family, shopping, cooking, and gardening.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Marvin Mertink and Paul Mertink. She is survived by her sons Dr. John Kasper and his wife Dr. Ann Kasper of Magnolia, Pat Kasper and his wife Barbara Kasper of College Station, Dr. Dave Kasper and his wife Cathy Kasper of Tomball, and her daughter Rev. Kathleen Kasper of Alice, TX. She is survived by her grandchildren Brandon Kasper, Matthew Kasper and his wife Katelyn, Kyle Kasper, Jennifer Kasper, Melissa Kasper, and Ryan Kasper. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.
Visitation to receive family and friends will be Wednesday, September 25, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Klein Funeral Home, 1400 W. Main, Tomball, TX. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, September 26, at Zion Lutheran Church, 907 Hicks Street, Tomball, TX. A light lunch will follow at the Church.