Sister Ruth Burkart, CSJ

Obituary

Sister Ruth Burkart, CSJ passed away on December 22, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO. She was 93 years of age and a Sister of St. Joseph for 75 years. She was born on March 26, 1928 in New Franken, WI to the parents of Marie (Schauer) Burkart and Killian Burkart. She had 5 brothers and 1 sister and is survived by many nieces and nephews. Sister Ruth taught at the Intermediate, Junior High and Secondary level. She had a degree in Chemistry and Education, she was also a Spiritual director. Funeral Mass will be held at Nazareth Living Center Chapel on January 10 at 10:00 a.m. Live streamed at video.ibm.com/channel/csjsl-general. Memorials to Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet, 6400 Minnesota Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111, or online gift to CSJSL.org