Ruth Doris "Kallemeier" Martin, 90, passed away on January 17, 2023 in Rogersville, MO. Ruth was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 12 ^th 1932 to Raymond C. and Anna Kallemeier. She attended Drury University where she met her husband, Don. Together they raised four sons, Don Jr., Charles, David, and John. Their goals were to instill values and standards which continue to be a source of motivation for them.

Ruth lived a long life full of faith in God and love for her family and neighbor. She and Don both enjoyed their extensive travels in Europe and the Far East. They appreciated every moment traveling throughout the country in her motor coach as well as spending the weekends on Table Rock Lake.

Music was very important to her, from playing piano as a young girl to just relaxing at home playing her Lowery organ. She looked forward each week to attending her organ lessons with her friends at Piano Craft.

For several years, Ruth was a member of the Springfield Symphony Guild and a member of the cast of the Gold Garter Review. She was a charter member of Highland Springs Country Club, where for many years she participated in the ladies' golf league. Ruth enjoyed bowling and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan and enjoyed following and attending Missouri State Bears basketball games.

Ruth served as secretary treasurer of E.A. Martin Company, formally E.A. Martin Machinery Company during its advancement in the commercial real estate business. In addition, she served as the administrator of the Martin Family Foundation, within the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, regarding grant requests for the betterment of Springfield and the surrounding communities.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 70 years, Donald G. Martin, Sr. and four sons: Donald G. Martin, Jr. and his wife Kathy, and their children; Kristina and Eric; Charles A. Martin and his wife MaryAnn, and daughter Michelle; David L. Martin and his wife Leslie, and his son Sean; and John W. Martin and his wife Jill, and daughter Reagan. She was blessed with six great grandchildren, Carson, Ethan, Alivia, Colette, Ian, and Jude. Ruth is also survived by her brother, Robert E. Kallemeier and his wife Ann of St. Louis, MO, and numerous nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; Raymond and Anna Kallemeier.

The family would like to thank all members of CoxHealth at Home and Cox Hospice Team for all their support and comfort during our time of need.

Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Private family service will be held. Interment will be in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers: Eric Martin, JC Loveland, Sean Martin, Brandon Thornberry, Carson Loveland, Ethan Loveland

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Donald G. and Ruth D. Martin Foundation, through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, 425 E. Trafficway Street, Springfield, MO 65806. Online condolences may be made at www.gormanscharpf.com.