Ruth Schifferdecker
Ruth A. Schifferdecker, nee Gintz, 85, of Swansea, IL, born April 11, 1927, in Belleville, IL, passed on to heaven Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Ruth’s life revolved around her family. She especially enjoyed babysitting for her grandchildren, making gingerbread houses with them, and sewing baptismal gowns and first communion dresses. She made teddy bears, the “Courtney” dolls, and Barbie doll clothes. She painted pictures and built boats with them. She took them to Easter egg hunts and Santa’s house and made birthday cakes, cookies, and her infamous peanut squares for them. She taught them to skip, sing, blow bubblegum bubbles, whistle, and play cards.
“Grandmas hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever.”
Mrs. Schifferdecker was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Lester J. Schifferdecker, who died on March 8, 2003; her parents, Adolph E. Sr. and Mamie, nee Hemmer, Gintz; a sister, Evelyn Gintz; three brothers, Adolph E. Gintz Jr., Hugo Gintz, and William Gintz; and a sister-in-law, Helen Gintz.
Surviving are her two sons, Jerry (Debi) Schifferdecker and James (Peggy) Schifferdecker, both of Millstadt, IL;
four grandchildren, Courtney (Joe) Boron, Kayce (Kyle) Ketrow,
Erik Schifferdecker, and Mark Schifferdecker;
her great-grandson, Cooper Boron;
her two sisters-in-law, Mickey Gintz and Pat Gintz;
her five nephews, Michael (Donna) Gintz, Lyn (Jenese) Gintz,
Steven (Jamye) Gintz, Jim Gintz, and Randy Gintz;
her three nieces, Mary (Fred) Thompson, Debbie (Ben) Johnson, and Tina (Bob) Gregory;
many great-nieces and great-nephews; great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews;
her dear friends, Vera Sauls, Doris Lemkemeier, Erna Meyer, and Donna Rogers;
and her beloved little dog, Skippy, who was her constant buddy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Cathedral Grade School or to Stray Rescue of St. Louis. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012, and from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012, at George Renner and Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012, from George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, for a 9:30 a.m. funeral service at St. Peter’s Cathedral Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. John Myler officiating.
Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
Dear Jim, Peggy, Eric, Mark and Schifferdecker Family, Please accept Our Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers have and will be with you during this most difficult time. May God grant her Peace and Peace to her family.
Jean and Tom Dinges, Belleville, Illinois, 62220
Schifferdecker family, My thoughts and prayers go out to your family with the lost of Ruth.
Greg A. Pickerel, Belleville, il., 62226
Jerry & Jim: My condolences to your entire family, it sounds like she was a very special women.
Jeanne Jansen, Fairview Heights, IL, 62208
Our deepest sympathy to the Schifferdecker family.
Steve & Rosemary Dunn
Steven & Rosemary Dunn, Wentzville, Missouri, 63385
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Steve & Janet Brandt
Stephen P. Brandt, Florissant, Missouri, 63031
Dear Schifferdecker Family: Ruth was my mother-in-law at one time. She was sweet, kind and understanding. My prayers are with you!
Beth Elling, Oro Valley , Arizona, 85755
A Mother's Love: There are times when only a Mother's love can understand our tears, can soothe our disappointments and calm all of our fears. There are times when only a Mother's love can share the joy we feel when something we've dreamed about quite suddenly is real. There are times when only a Mother's faith can help us on life's way and inspire in us the confidence we need from day to day. For a Mother's heart and a Mother's faith and a Mother's steadfast love, were fashioned by the Angels and sent from God above...
We know that it’s hard to accept death no matter when it comes, but know that God does all things well and that He knows what’s best. To Jim, Jerry and the entire bereaved family, I want you to know that my prayers are with you doing this difficult time. May the Lord comfort you with His peace…surround you with His love…and encourage you with His presence.
Mona Lisa Hayes (Employee of Metro)
Mona Lisa Hayes, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110
Jerry, Jim & Families: My deepest sympathy for your loss. Aunt Sis was an amazing woman. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jim Gintz, San Diego, CA, 92115
Jerry, Jim & Families: My deepest sympathy for your loss. Aunt Sis was an amazing woman. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jim Gintz, San Diego, CA, 92115
The pain of losing someone you love can be overwhelming especially when it's someone as important as your mother. I cannot imagine that pain. May your family draw comfort as I have from knowing that our loving heavenly Father promises us that very soon all those in the 'memorial tombs' will hear the voice of his son Jesus and 'come out' by means of the resurrection. (John 5:28,29) What a wonderful day that will be!
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