Siteman, Ruth Levinsohn
of St. Louis, Missouri died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 13 at the age of 92. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1932, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Miriam Levinsohn and was predeceased by her brother Robert Levinsohn. She is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, Alvin J Siteman, and was the cherished mother of four daughters, Estelle (De Kaplan) Siteman, Nancy Siteman, Joanne Gordon and Suzanne Siteman along with six grandchildren, David (Dr. Marcie) Siteman Garland, Jessica (Rob) Jacobson, Madeline Gordon, Bradley Gordon, Carrie Phillips and Amy Phillips and three great-grandchildren, Aviva and Coby Garland and Charlotte Jacobson.
Ruth earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Washington University in 1976 and raised her daughters to engage with the world in ways that would bring their lives meaning. She was an ardent philanthropist, passionate about women's reproductive rights, early childhood education, civil rights and the arts. She served on the boards of The Scholarship Foundation, Reproductive Health Services, and the National Council of Arts and Sciences of Washington University, among many other organizations. Ruth was a highly respected docent at the St. Louis Art Museum and was particularly proud to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission where she interviewed candidates to fill judicial vacancies on the circuit courts of St. Louis city. She also worked as a counselor at Hope Clinic and Reproductive Health Services for many years with great courage in the face of demanding protestors. She never wavered in her commitment to provide guidance to women. She had an insatiable intellectual curiosity and was a prolific reader of literature and the daily newspaper, often sending opinion pieces to her daughters and grandchildren, speckled with underlines and exclamation points. Her signed photo from Hilary Clinton was a prized possession.
Ruth and Alvin enjoyed their vacation homes in Lake of the Ozarks, Keystone, Colorado and Rancho Mirage, California. Many treasured memories were made there with their daughters and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all those whose lives she touched.
To honor Ruth's request, there will be no service or visitation. Tributes in her memory may be made to the following organizations whose work meant the world to her: NCJW, St. Louis Section; Planned Parenthood of St. Louis; ACLU, St. Louis Chapter; Evelyn's House; or to a charity of your choice.
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steve levinsohn
June 9, 2025
Miss you aunt Ruthie
Yolanda Johannes
June 29, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Siteman family especially to Ruth´s husband Alvin and daughter Nancy who was a dear colleague of mine a while back. Ruth was a lovely and gracious lady who made a positive and lasting impression in people´s minds and hearts.
steve levinsohn
June 26, 2024
Rip aunt Ruthie love you and we all have great memories of cousins having the best life
Stephanie Baird
June 21, 2024
Always a kind smile. What a lovely woman.
My deepest condolences.
Barbara Moss
June 17, 2024
To Alvin, Stellie, Nancy, Joanne and SuzanneI have so many fond memories of Ruth, her friendship with my mother, and our friendship with the whole family as we grew up together. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Barbara (Barbie) Moss
Colleen Starkloff
June 17, 2024
I am so grateful to the Sitemans for their terrific support of the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis--which saved my life recently. My condolences to Mrs. Siteman's family on this loss. She was very dedicated to worthy causes in St. Louis.
Joe Rechter
June 16, 2024
Dear Stellie and Family,
I´m so sorry to hear of Ruth´s passing. She was a beautiful woman both outside and inside and a true partner to your Dad. She will be missed.
June Wolff
June 16, 2024
Dear Family,
This is sad news for me as I sincerely respected Ruth over many years we have known one another. Her conviction for a better world for mankind and especially women was exemplary. I´m sure you are all proud to have had Ruth in your lives and that she will live on in all of our hearts and memories. June Wolff
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