Ruby Norma (Bodenschatz) Preusser

Ruby Norma Preusser, 87, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

Ruby was born April 26, 1936, in Shawneetown, Missouri, daughter of the late Walter and Olga Thauwald Bodenschatz. She and Norman Preusser were married June 26, 1954, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Shawneetown. He preceded her in death February 16, 2011.

Ruby was a 1954 graduate of Jackson High School. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shawneetown. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She helped Norman on the dairy farm and worked at Plaza Gifts and Office Supplies for many years.

Loving survivors include her children, Connie (Darrell) Ulrich of Jackson, Anthony "Tony" (Iris) Preusser of Friedheim, Peggy (Doug) Goodson of Blue Eye, Missouri; five grandchildren, Dana Ulrich (fiancé Zach Winter-Staszak) of Gig Harbor, Washington , Matt (Sarah) Preusser of Friedheim, Kara Pieraccini of Cibolo, Texas, Sarah Goodson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Lucas (Courtney Fyke) Goodson of Hendersonville, Tennessee; five great-grandchildren, Michael, Maddie Jo Preusser, Eva, Gabbie Preusser, and Jayde; two sisters, Ruth (the late David) Kasten of Jackson and Edith (the late Michael) Dowell of St. Louis; and a brother, Glenn (Sharon) Bodenschatz of Oak Ridge; a sister-in-law, Marion (the late Nelson) Preusser of Shawneetown; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Louise Katt, and infant brother, Richard Bodenschatz.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, at the church, with the Rev. Kelm officiating. Burial will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Saxony High School or the Lutheran Home Hospice.

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