Ruth Mary Mueller Mertens
Ruth Mary Mueller Mertens
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MERTENS Ruth Mary Mueller Mertens, 88, of Wardsville, died Monday, February 4, 2008, at Capital Region Medical Center. She was born on October 6, 1919, in Cole County, the daughter of Otto and Eleanor "Nora" DeBroeck Mueller. She was married on February 14, 1942, in Jefferson City to Bernard Henry Mertens. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2000. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Her life was centered around her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a life long homemaker. She enjoyed cooking which was loved by everyone, gardening, and sewing; either a baby quilt, Christmas stockings, or quilts for her children and grandchildren. Survivors include: four daughters and their husbands, Peggy Borgmeyer (Roger), California Lisa Buschjost (Jim), Jefferson City Janice Verslues (Ernie), Columbia and Carol Lage (Wilbur), Jefferson City; four sons and their wives, Otto "Dick" Mertens (Carol), Independence, Mo., Michael Mertens (Rose), Jefferson City, Tim Mertens (Betty Jo), Jefferson City, and Mark Mertens (Marsha), Imperial, Mo.; 25 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; three sisters, Julie Weber, Nora Lee Conrad, and Margie Brondel (Ray), all of Jefferson City; one brother, Gilbert Mueller (Myrtis), Lake Charles, La.; and two sisters-in-law, Alice Mertens, Wichita, Kan.; and Pauline Bretthorst, St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two grandsons, Lucas Borgmeyer and Michael Mertens, Jr.; two sisters, Catherine Siebeneck and Adell Clark; and one brother, Edgar Mueller. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with the Rev. Gregory C. Meystrik and Rev. Brendan P. Doyle concelebrating. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery Fund, 6418 Route W., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www. dulletrimble.com website.
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Marc and Betty Markway
February 10, 2008
To the Family of Ruth Mertens, We wish to extend our condolences. Your Mom was a wonderful lady, always so nice. I'm sorry we couldn't get to the wake service to extend our sympathy personally, but I had foot surgery and I am off my feet at the present. Every time one of the Wardsville Moms passes on, it reminds me of our carefree days of youth. God Bless you all.
Dennis & Judy Doyle
February 9, 2008
Mark and Marsha and family,
The loss of a family member is so hard on all and the consolation is slow in healing the void in our hearts. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Fr H F BEHAN
February 7, 2008
Prayers at Mass and personal and warm thoughts from here to Roger and Peggy, and family Lisa (Wisch) Bormeyer and family, Julie Weber and all the extended clan. "Christ has died, risen and will come again!'Fr. H F B
Billy Joe, Sheila, & Mitchell Moon
February 7, 2008
Roger, Peggy, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Ed, Judy, Kevin, Dan Schulte
February 7, 2008
Our prayers are with you. Your Mother was a very kind person.
Dan Lepper
February 7, 2008
Dear Mike and Rose,
I send my sympathy for your loss. These can be difficult times, but you have to know that she is residing with God now, her work here on earth is through. Celebrate her life and believe that she is reaping the benefit of God's plan.
Gary & Jeanie Creath
February 6, 2008
Dear Mike and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I lost mine in June. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Duane, Jeri & Shelby Stephens
February 6, 2008
Otto
We are sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in our thoughts.
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