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Sher, Ruth M.
November 3rd, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Harold F. Sher; dear mother and mother-in-law of Barrie Sher (Karen), Ronnie Sher (Shelly) and Susan Csengody (Tom); dear grandmother of Aaron Sher (Ashlee), Jonathan Sher (Jen), Anna Sher (Chris Lubniewski), Coby Sher, Jennifer Novetsky (Zach), Dana Csengody and Emily Schink (Peter); dear great-grandmother of Violet Sher; dear sister of the late Melvin Miller (late Marlene); dear sister-in-law of Adeline Eisenberg (late Harold), the late Marilyn Schulzinger (Jake), the late Neta Scheer (late Morrie) and Phil Sher (Judy); our dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Ruth, along with her husband Harold, were generous supporters of many philanthropic programs including the Jewish Federation, Congregation Shaare Emeth, the St. Louis Community Foundation, the JCC, and Reading Is Fundamental.
Services: Graveside service Monday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road. Memorial contributions of your choice preferred. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.
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Jeff and Susan Gitt
November 16, 2023
with our deepest sympathies,
Jeff and Susan Gitt
ellen s abramson
November 6, 2023
Always beautiful, sweet and kind. I know her memory is a blessing for all. I will be thinking of you and sending my love to you.
Kathleen Armstrong
November 5, 2023
Dear Susan, You and your entire family have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. Kathleen Armstrong (MICDS)
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