John T. Ruester Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John T. Ruester of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 87, on July 8, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore Ruester and Edna Steinheimer Ruester; his former wife Marie Allen Ruester; his siblings, Ed Ruester (Audrey) and Dorothy Cole (Sam); and his stepdaughter Susan White.

He is survived by: his former wife Bette Fitch; his wife Carolyn Reitzel Little; his daughters, Valerie Kursar (late Sam) and Diana Lasky (Andy); his stepchildren, Jo Beth Bullinger (late Mike), Tim Little (Dion), Gary Turner (Kathy) and Vern Turner (Angela); the mother of his children Bette Ruester; and his siblings-in-law, Tom Allen (Tandra), David Allen (Donna), Helen Cook (late Cloyd), Elouise Forrest, Debbie Freund (late Bob), Marilyn Mayfield (Donald), Roy Allen (Sue) and Martin Allen (late Joletta). He is also survived by many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCombs Funeral Home, Inc.

Report

Edit Report Authorize the original

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of John T. Ruester.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

July 11, 2023

Sandra Kay Nall wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Carolyn, Our Heartfelt condolences to you and your Family at this difficult time of the loss of your beloved John. Linda Little( my Sister) told us today and I know she is sad she won’t be there for you. May you feel the presence and comfort of Our Lord.. In Christian Love, Dennis and Sandy Nall”