Ruth E. Raithel, 89, of St. Louis, passed away Friday May 5, 2017, at NHC in Maryland Heights. She was born on April 21, 1928 in Jefferson City, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Schulen) Raithel and sister of the late Arthur “Pat” Raithel. She was a graduate of St. Peter High School in Jefferson City.
Ruth worked in the corporate offices of Saks Fifth Avenue, Stix, Baer and Fuller and, most recently, managed Cathedral Tower in St. Louis. A longtime resident of Crestwood, she was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Ruth thoroughly enjoyed friends and family and had many long term relationships including the late Phillip McGrath, friends Joyce Karnes and Diane Fields as well as her Crestwood neighbors. Ruth enjoyed outings at the Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis Zoo, football games at Mizzou and just being with people.
Ruth is survived by her nephew, Reid Raithel, his wife Anne and great nephew Ryan Raithel all of Newbury Park, CA.
A Memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 1420 S. Sappington Rd., Crestwood, MO 63126 on Tuesday, May 9 at 1:00 PM.
Visitation at St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway, Jefferson City, MO 65101 on Wednesday, May 10 from 9:00 AM until funeral mass at 10:00. Burial will be immediately thereafter at Resurrection Cemetery. A service of Kutis Affton Chapel