Olga Ruesler

Olga B. Ruesler, 93, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at her home.

She was born Oct. 7, 1918, in Tilsit, to Martin and Alma Siebert Best. She and Harry D. Ruesler were married Sept. 27, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau.

During World War II, Olga and some of her friends traveled to the Detroit area where they all worked in factories to support the war effort. Some years later, she was employed as a seamstress, making custom draperies at Rust and Martin in Cape Girardeau.

Olga was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. She had been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau since her marriage to Harry, and was also a member of the Ladies Senior Aid group.

She enjoyed baking, gardening and needlepoint.

Survivors include two sons, Gerald Ruesler of Cape Girardeau and Michael (Linda) Ruesler of O'Fallon, Mo.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Kay Ruesler on May 12, 1998; and a sister, Laurine Dost.

Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to time of service Tuesday at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Nathan Burgell officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.