Barbara Caroline Ruder, of Freeburg, was born on February 16, 1925, at Rich Fountain, a daughter of John and Caroline (Boehm) Haller, and passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Westphalia Hills Care Center.  She had attained the age of 93 years and 3 months.

She was united in marriage on September 1, 1948, at Freeburg, to Bernard A. Ruder, who preceded her in death on May 30, 2000.

Mrs. Ruder was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Freeburg.  She was also a member of the American Legion Post 317 Auxiliary, Freeburg, for sixty-nine years.  During her working life, she had been employed at Tweedie Footwear Corporation for thirteen years, at Quaker Window Products for twenty-five years, at Fatima Elementary School Library for two years, and at Mertens Mini Mart in Freeburg for thirteen years prior to her retirement.

She is survived by her daughter, Roxanne R. McElhaney (Patrick, Sr.) of Jupiter, Florida; her son, Russell Ruder of Freeburg; her grandchildren, Patrick McElhaney, Jr., Laura K. McElhaney, and Emily R. McElhaney; one brother, Clarence Haller, of Taos; one sister, Delphine Bauer, of Jefferson City; and other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Ruder was also preceded in death by her father; her mother; four brothers, Frank Haller, Leo Haller, Alphonse Haller, and Theodore "Ted" Haller; and one sister, Anna Reichel.