Ruth M. Sauter's Obituary
Decatur – Ruth M. Sauter, 93, of Decatur, passed away at 12:45 am Thursday, December 3, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and faithful canine companion Stoshy.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Ruth was born September 26, 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Carleton Roblee. She married John H. Sauter in 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1986. Ruth was a cashier at Tollys Market for several years. She was always in a cheerful mood and saw the good in everyone. She loved her family dearly and maintained her household and drove her car until she was 92.
She leaves behind one son: John Sauter and Fiancé Regina Mitchell of Decatur, and one granddaughter: Ashley Sauter.
She was reunited in Heaven with her husband: John, parents, one daughter: Ruth Ann and her husband Doug, one brother: Phillip, and two grandchildren: David and Becky.
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