Ruth Simon Gallup of Creve Coeur, MO passed away on October 26, 2025.
Proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Allan M Gallup: devoted mother of daughters Dana (Kurt Roehlke), Kyle (Philip Turner), and sons Ted (Kristi Meyers Gallup), and David (Lisa Koch): dear grandmother of Samuel Gallup (Annie), Ewan Turner, Nicolas Koch-Gallup and Jacob Koch-Gallup, dear sister of the late Arthur Simon (the late Noma Balk Simon) and dear sister in law of the late Lee Gallup Feldman (the late Arthur).
Ruth was born in St. Louis in 1931 of the late Minnie and David Simon. From high school sweethearts to college students at Washington University, Ruth was a renaissance woman who devoted her life to her family. Private; no visitation. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a local food pantry or the charity of your choice.
