Ruth Welchert
Ruth Welchert, 90, of Quincy, IL joined her husband, Robert Welchert, in Heaven on Sunday December 5, 2021 at 11:53 a.m. at Blessing Hospital while holding her daughter’s hand.
Ruth was born May 11, 1931 the daughter of Charles and Anna (Holtschlag) Richmiller the third youngest of their seventeen children. Ruth married Robert Welchert on October 17, 1953 in Quincy’s St. Mary Catholic Church, and they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2019 before his passing.
Ruth worked for many years and made many friends at Illinois Bell. Upon retirement, Ruth remained active as a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, The Ladies of Charity, The Sacred Heart League, Council of Catholic Women and Elks Club. Ruth was a lifelong avid and vocal Chicago Cubs fan. She was also an avid mall walker.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Lisa Jansen and her husband Kurt; a grandson, Jacob Jansen all of Olathe, KS, and her sister Sylvia Holzgrafe, of Quincy.
Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert, her parents, ten brothers, Carl, Robert “Bobby”, Milton, LeRoy “Riffie”, Harold, Howard “Tiny”, Melvin “Dev”, Charles “Junie”, Roger and John “Jackie” Richmiller, and five sisters, Rose Richmiller, Lydia Tenk, Carlene Beers, Virlee Tyson, and Shirley Williams.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church by Rev. Tom Meyer. Interment will be at St. Boniface next to her beloved husband and near her mother and father. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com
Lisa and family, Very sorry to hear about your mother. What a dear lady. God’s Peace to you all. Sincerely Brad
Our sincere condolences. You are in our prayers. Your mother was a beautiful lady and will be missed.
Lisa ,Your mother was a beautiful and kind lady. You have our sympathy and prayers…Jan and “Toot” Ewalt
I’m so sorry for you loss. I’m so glad she got to see the Cubs win a World Series! And all of the good she did through her clubs – she was a good one, Lisa. Sending you strength as you say goodbye this weekend, and I’m so sorry I can’t attend.
Lisa and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Ruth was a beautiful lady and a great neighbor. Hilltop will not be the same without her and Bob.
Dear Lisa, please know that you are in my prayers and will continue to be in the days and months to come. Your parents raised a wonderful daughter and know they were so very proud of you. Hugs to you, Kurt, and Jacob.
Lisa and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Your mother was a lovely woman, a great Democrat, and a wonderful neighbor on Hilltop! I hope your happy memories of both your mother and father will help you through this difficult time.