"I am sorry for your loss, I enjoyed visiting with your Mom at the nursing home when I would visit my parents. We had alot of fun sharing memories from the past. She was a great lady."
In loving memory of
Ruth C. Kiefer
April 27, 1922 - October 14, 2008
Ruth C. Kiefer, 86, of St. Charles died Tuesday October 14, 2008 at Golden Living Center - Whitewater in St. Charles.
Ruth was born April 27, 1922 in Winona to Grover and Adeline (Streiff) Brosig. She married George Kiefer April 27, 1945 in Elba. The lived in the Elba and St. Charles area their entire married lives. Ruth worked as the business manager at St. Charles high school, where she worked 30 years.
She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters and Rosary Society. Ruth enjoyed reading. She was an avid democrat.
Survivors include three sons' Nick (Nenita) Kiefer of Shanghai, China, Bob (Mary) Kiefer of St. Cloud and Chuck (Debbie) Kiefer of St. Paul, a son-in-law Marvin Kleene of Pulman, WA, 12 grandchildren and a brother Frank Brosig of Altura. She was preceded in death by her husband George on August 2, 1989 and her daughter Charlotte Kleene.
A Funeral Mass will be 1PM Saturday October 25, 2008 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with The Reverend James F. Callahan officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in St. Aloysius Cemetery in Elba. Friends may call from 5 - 8 PM Friday October 24th at Hoff Funeral Home in St. Charles. They may also call one hour before services at the church. Please share a memory of Ruth on-line and view her Tribute Video when ready at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/36525
Tributes
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"I have known Ruth well since 1982 when I began working closely with her at St. Charles High School. I was Mr. Ames' assistant so the three of us were a team. Ruth quickly earned my respect as a co-worker and friend. She was very good at her job and a fun and pleasant person to be around. Whenever a staff member had as question or problem they couldn't solve, they sought out Ruth as she either knew the answer or how to find it. One of Ruth's most endearing qualities was her sense of humor. She loved to laugh and could even laugh at herself. She once called me into her office because the mouse connected to her computer was not working correctly. As she demonstrated for me I could see she was right. Then I looked down at the mouse and saw that she had it turned upside down! We sure had a good laugh over it! My sympathy to the family. Treasure your memories of Ruth as I will."
"My sympathy to you and your family, Ruth has made an imprint of everyones lives, she was a wonderful ,kind, and very funny lady. I will always remember her, I think she always enjoyed slumber parties at julies home because of the fun we had for her (the changing of clothes from the clothesline) Your mom will always be remembered, and you will find great memories of her will always be there. May God be with you all to help comfort you."
"Hey Guys! From all of us to all of you, our sincerest sympathies at this most difficult hour. We recall your mother (and you) with fondness and admiration. Always a helpful and cheerful face in the school office and in the lunch line, she never forgot a name and always had a way of solving your problem. Had she been a bit more vocal I'm sure Barack Obama would have considered her as a running mate! Our dad always enjoyed visiting with Ruth and we'll never forget the kindness the Kiefers showed to us over all these years. Best Wishes, boys. Nick, look for my daughter, Rachel, in Shangai. She's the blonde! Tom"
"I JUST WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO GIVE YOU MY HEARTFELT DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET LADY WITH ALWAYS A SMILE ON HER FACE AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE, HOWARD "
"Marlow and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of personal loss. Blessings, Marlow and Deb Mielke"