Ruth L. Struckhoff Heman passed away peacefully with her husband of 41 years, Maynard Heman, by her side on April 8, 2021, at the age of 88. She is survived by her husband; three step-daughters, Denise A. (Gary) Stewart of Stilwell, KS, Karen L. (Skip) LaRue of Sunrise Beach, MO, Lynette K. Heman of Defiance, MO; three sisters, Mercedes Hopen of Ft. Wayne, IN, Mary Feldmann of O'Fallon, MO, Helen Reiling of St. Charles, MO; brother, Aloys Struckhoff of Augusta, MO; three sisters-in-law, Rita Struckhoff of Mehlville, MO, Viola “Toots” Struckhoff of Augusta, MO, and Margie Heman of Augusta, MO; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Ruth was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church of Augusta where she participated in many church activities such as quilting, cooking, and serving. She enjoyed gardening and baking pies. As a devoted farmer's wife to Maynard, she worked side by side on the farm and could mend a fence with the best of em'. Ruth had a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews and was very proud of them. She loved being on the farm with her family and was very giving to all. Her quick wit made the time spent with family and friends most enjoyable.
A memorial mass will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 5912 S. Hwy 94, Augusta, MO 63332. The memorial mass is scheduled for family only.
Interment will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery ‑ Augusta, Augusta, Missouri.
She is preceded in death by her parents Edmund H. and Frances B. Aholt Struckhoff, three brothers, Paul E. Struckhoff, Richard Struckhoff, and John Struckhoff.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to Immaculate Conception Church of Augusta in the care of Pitman Funeral Home, P. O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all attendees are required to wear a mask.
