Zelda Ruth Rasnic of Potosi, Missouri was born on March 1, 1944, a daughter to the late Harry Woods and the late Hester Lawson. Ruth entered eternal rest on Friday, January 12, 2017 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital having reached seventy-three years of age.
Ruth will be missed by all who knew and loved her including her son, Joseph Hochstatter and Greta of Caledonia; four step-children: Grayson Rasnic and Tabitha, Becky Sampson and Tom, Mark Rasnic and Dawn, and Angie Weston and Skip; brother, Harry "Woody" Woods and Helen of Potosi; five sisters: Rhonda Woods of Mineral Point, Brenda Boyer and Larry of Mineral Point, Gladys Woods of Farmington, Dorothy Link and Troy of Potosi, and Sandy Rook and George of Mineral Point; seven grandchildren: Brittany Hochstatter-Stotler and Nick, Lora Beth Ward, Ethan and Griffin Rasnic, Megan Sampson, Nathan Sampson and Keri, Victoria Rasnic, and Josh Rasnic and Lauren; three great-grandchildren: Theodore Stotler, Carlee Rutledge, and Clara Rasnic; and special nephew, David Hochstatter and Tammy; also surviving are many dear nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Malcom "Mike" Rasnic; great-grandson, Andrew Stotler; and sister, Alvina Dee.
Visitation for Ruth will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the DeClue Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, beginning at 11:00 AM.
A funeral service for Ruth will begin at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, held in the DeClue Memorial Chapel with Elder Leonard Compton officiating. Interment and final prayers will be held at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi.
All funeral arrangements have been cared for by the DeClue Funeral Home.
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