Obituaries

Ruth B. Longlotz

Ruth B. Langlotz, 87, of Prairie Home, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at The Bluffs in Columbia, Missouri. Ruth B. Langlotz was born October 1, 1933, in California, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Simmons and Emma (Cram) Simmons. Ruth attended and graduated from California High School. She married William G. Langlotz October 5, 1952, in California, Missouri. She was a member of the Prairie Home United Methodist Church and a lifelong resident of Prairie Home Community. She worked at Wee Discount and Price Chopper (Dave's Country Mart). Ruth enjoyed all of her children and grandchildren, crocheting, and socializing with her many friends. She loved going to her grandchildren's events and attending the Prairie Home Fair. Ruth was also a fan of country music and loved dogs. She was loved and will be dearly missed. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William Langlotz; parents and siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Bernie) Kile of Hartsburg, Missouri; son, Larry (Brenda) Langlotz of California, Mo.; grandchildren, Brad (Lora) Langlotz, Laura Small, Jennifer Kile, Amanda (Adam) Cantrell, Lesa (Taylor) Birdsong, Bernie (Lisa) Kile, Janiece (Steve) Hampe, and Bobby (Tina) Kile; 11 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation for Ruth will be Friday, February 12, 2021, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Prairie Home United Methodist Church. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Don Almond officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville. Arrangements under the direction of Howard Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Prairie Home United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at: www.howardfh.com.

Published February 10, 2021