Ruth Ann Boeser

May 20, 1935 - March 11, 2022

Ruth Ann Boeser, age 86 of Trenton, IL, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at Cedarhurst of Greenville in Greenville, IL. She was born on Monday, May 20, 1935, in Beckemeyer, IL, the daughter of John and Cecilia (nee Dieckmann) Peters. On Tuesday, October 18, 1955, she married Francis C. Boeser at Beckemeyer, Illinois, who survives. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, Illinois, Life Member of VFW Auxiliary, and the Clinton County REA Advisory Committee. Ruth was born in Beckemeyer and attended St. Anthony's School in Beckemeyer and St. Mary's School in Carlyle. She was a homemaker and day care provider for 20 years. She loved her family and always looked forward to their visits for ice cream and watermelon on the porch. Ruth's hobbies were cross stitching, especially quilt blocks, playing cards and bingo with friends as well as picking out pecans from the families numerous pecan trees. She enjoyed canning pears, tomatoes and peaches from the farm. She loved babies and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grand children. She also liked having lunch with her girls and daughters-in-law.. Survivors include: Husband - Francis C. Boeser, Trenton, IL Son - Richard L. (Diane) Boeser, Highland, IL Son - Ronald H. (Tammy) Boeser, Mattoon, IL Son - Dennis L. Boeser, Trenton, IL Daughter - Diane C. (Roger) Busch, Highland, IL Daughter - Cynthia J. (Steve) Gnaedinger, Pocahontas, IL Son - Brian F. (Peggy) Boeser, Trenton, IL Daughter - Sheryl J. (Cory) Hess, Alhambra, IL Son - Steven J. (Alice) Boeser, Export, PA Daughter - Judi D. (Paul) Rode, Pocahontas, IL Grandchild - Jason (Terri) Boeser Grandchild - Jessica (Corey) Parker Grandchild - Jenny (Rob) Horner Grandchild - Jeremy (Chelsey) Boeser Grandchild - Dessie Boeser Grandchild - Travis "Trapper" (Heidi) Boeser Grandchild - Shelby (Scott) Guthrie Grandchild - Dustin Ruble Grandchild - Nicholas Boeser Grandchild - Mathew Boeser Grandchild - Ryan Busch Grandchild - Jamie (Justin) Carril Grandchild - Craig (Emily) Gnaedinger Grandchild - Tracy (Jayme) Haas Grandchild - Christopher (Morgan) Boeser Grandchild - Kyle Hess Grandchild - Steven "Buck" (Samantha) Boeser Grandchild - Krista (Josh) Waddell Grandchild - Casandra (Fiance-Dustin Emig) Rode Grandchild - Alex Rode Step Grandchild - Mandy Fries Step Grandchild - James (Jennifer) Gebke Step Grandchild - Todd (Michelle) Busch Great Grandchildren - 38 Great Great Grandchildren - Many Sister - Helen M. Leonard, Germantown, IL Sister In-Law - Ruth Peters, Carlyle, IL Sister In-Law - Jean Peters, Indiana, Sister In-Law - Della Gene Holzinger, Highland Sister In-Law - Maryann Olliges, Trenton Sister In-Law - Imelda Pingsterhaus, Carlyle She was preceded in death by: Father - John H. Peters - Died 7/15/1975 Mother - Cecilia M. (nee Diekmann) Peters - Died 1/2/1961 Sister - Joann "Pete" E. Harper Sister - Margaret L. Pollmann Brother - Henry "Butch" Peters Sister - Agnes Marie Lodes Brother - Vincent Peters Brother In-Law - Leroy Leonard Brother In-Law - Bernard Pollmann Brother In-Law - Ray Pingsterhaus Brother In-Law - Alphonse Olliges Sister In-Law - Imogene Dickhaut. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to King's House Retreat or Our Lady of the Snows.