Ruth “Tootie” Kessler of St. Louis, MO and Pompano Beach, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the age of 93.  She was the beloved wife of 63 years of the late Norman Kessler, mother of Farilyn Hale (the late Rand Hale), the late Linda Kessler and Barry Kessler. She was the grandmother of Marc Hale (Carmella), great-grandmother of Francesca Hale, and sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin to many.

Tootie was born in Clinton, Iowa to Morris and Lena Turner.  She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO and moved to St. Louis after graduation, where she met the love of her life in August, 1951.  They were married shortly thereafter in October of 1951. Norman and Tootie had an absolutely wonderful life and traveled the world after Norman’s retirement. She had a deep love of family and friends and loved to entertain. She was a “Clover Garden” volunteer at Jewish Hospital, an avid reader and loved knitting and doing needlepoint. She will be missed by all who loved her.

Graveside service Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:30pm at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road, Chesterfield MO 63017. Contributions in her memory may be made to The National Council of Jewish Women in St. Louis at www.ncjwstl.org.

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