Ruth Westhues Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Westhues (Glasgow, Missouri), born in West Alton, Missouri, who passed away on June 1, 2019 at the age of 96. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Westhues to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Echele and Anna Echele (Poeling); her siblings, Bernadine Roderfeld, Dorothy Echele, Gladys Diermann, Clemence Echele and Elmer Echele; her grandsons, Kenny Nanneman and Michael Lackland; and her children-in-law, Joe Poeschl and Claudia Westhues.
She is survived by: her children, Charlotte Niemeier (Jerry) of Harrisburg, MO, Ron Westhues (Becky) of Columbia, MO, Gerri White (Rex) of Plano, TX, Bea Westhues of Kansas City, MO, Mary Lee Nanneman (Eddie) of Salisbury, MO, Judy Poeschl of Salisbury, Art Westhues (Karen) of Liberty, MO, Barbara Pickett (Kevin) of Wooldridge, MO, Cindy Wells (David) of Armstrong, MO, Debbie Lackland (Terry) of Glasgow, MO and Rick Westhues (Deb) of Marion, IA; and her siblings, Olga Echele and Leo Echele of St. Charles, MO. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.