Grand Saint of God

Messerschmidt, Ruth Bergert
TUSCALOOSA Ruth Bergert Messerschmidt, age 88, of Tuscaloosa, was invited by her Lord Jesus to come home on Monday, April 27, 2009, at Heritage Health Care Facility. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Edwin; a foster daughter, Faye Carlson and her husband Kenneth, who have three children and six grandchildren. Ruth was blessed with a fulfilling life as she served the Lord as a musician, and missionary alongside her husband Edwin. A memorial service will be held at Grace Church at 2112 Hargrove Road E. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8. 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Ruth Messerschmidt Missionary Fund at Grace Church, 2112 Hargrove Rd E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. Donations made to this fund will be used for worldwide mission work.
Published in the Tuscaloosa News on 4/29/2009