Ruth Marie

Tracy

Mrs. Ruth Marie Tracy (nee: Gittemeier), of St Charles, MO, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the age of 99 years 6 months and 12 days. She was born on April 4, 1921 in St. Louis, MO, to the late Frank and Minnie (nee: Ostermeier) Gittemeier.

Ruth was married to Kenneth H. Tracy on June 19, 1948 in St. Louis, MO. They spent 36 wonderful years together before his passing in 1984. To this union, two children were born; Ruth "Bonnie" and Dennis. Ruth was a very special person. Everyone called her "Grandma". She worked in the Special School District as a Para for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed taking care of people. She enjoyed going out to lunch with her friends. Ruth also enjoyed bowling, cross stich and crocheting. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many and will be greatly missed.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; parents, Frank and Minnie; siblings, "Sis" Florence Zangara, "Bud" Floyd Gittemeier, Melvin Gittemeier, Bernice Aubuchan, Russell Gittemeier, Frank Gittemeier. She is survived by her children, Ruth "Bonnie" Walkenhorst (Wayne), Dennis Tracy (Elaine); grandchildren, Doug Walkenhorst (Angela), Maggie Stewart (John), Nathan Tracy (Lisa), Jacob Tracy (Jordan); great grandchildren, Sierra, Kyra, Cory, Charlie, Jack, Jasper, Tegan, Imogene, Waylon; and many other friends and family.

We will Celebrate the Life of Ruth Tracy, graveside, Friday, October 23, 2020 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Florissant, MO, starting at 11:00 AM. Memorial donations are preferred to The American Heart Association, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main St. Warrenton, MO, 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net. Masks and social distancing are required.