Ruth Emilie (Schulz) Hafermann, a firm believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, was called out of this vale of tears to her Heavenly home to be with her Savior on January 29, 2022.
Ruth was born January 15, 1928 at Nagada, Madank District, Territory of New Guinea. She was the fourth of nine children of John Friedrich Wilhelm Schulz and Anna Pauline Elizabeth (Radke) Schulz. She married Rev. John E. Haffermann on December 9, 1961 at Madand, Territory of Papua and New Guinea. He died January 9, 1987. Ruth was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Emma, Adella, Eduard, Erich, Wilfried, Martin and Esther.
Ruth taught Home Economics in New Guinea. Both Ruth and Rev. John Haffermann served as missionaries in New Guinea. John and Ruth retired from the missionary field in New Guinea to Royal, Illinois in 1972 with their daughter, Elizabeth, who was born in New Guinea.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Hafermann and several nieces and nephews. Ruth was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Royal, IL. She was a member of the church choir, the women's groups and attended Bible study. She also worked for a time at the Royal Post office.
At the time of her death Ruth had been a four year resident of Country Health and Rehab, Gifford, IL, and had just celebrated her 94th birthday.
Memorials can be made to St. John Lutheran Church and will be divided between the church's music program and mission work.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting Life." John 3:16
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday February 1, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal. Pastor Jay Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Kopmann Cemetery, Royal. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church.
Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is assisting the family with the services.
Freese FH 1/30/2022
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