Ruth Kramer Friedrich, an avid Scrabble player passed away February 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Martin Friedrich. Mother of Robert Martin Friedrich, Ruth Mary Witte (Rev. Henry Witte), Jane Chatelain (Brian) and the late Ronald Friedrich and Dr. Bill Friedrich (Wanda). Grandmother of Paul Witte (Francesca), Peter Witte, David Witte (Helen), Esther Shaw (Brock), Karl Friedrich, Jacob Chatelain, Eric Refsell, and the late Lydia Friedrich and Hannah Friedrich Refsell. Great-grandmother of Ben Refsell, Hazel Refsell, Maila Witte, and Jones Shaw. Daughter of the late Gustavo Kramer and Gertrude Miller Kramer. Sister of Robert Kramer (late Kati), Norma Kramer, Eleanor Eifert (late Martin) and the late Milton Kramer (Pibi) and Esther Fastenau (late Leo). Sister in law to Pastor Henry Friedrich (Evelyn), Pastor Robert Friedrich (Irene), Chris Fiechtl (late Tom), and the late Pastor Bill Friedrich (Marlene) and Caroline Kressein (late Orville). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age 92 years, a native of Buenos Aires Argentina, and resident of Harvey, LA. Ruth achieved her Masters in Music from Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was a sister in Christ to members of Salem Lutheran Church in Gretna, LA, Christ Lutheran Church in Chalmette, LA, San Pedro Lutheran Church, Houston, TX, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Harvey, LA. and Nuestro Redentor, Harlingen, TX. She played the organ at each church where her husband was pastor and was a lifelong piano teacher. She spoke three languages including German, Spanish, and English. She was also an avid seamstress, enjoying making quilts, clothing, wedding dresses, and crocheting.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3150 Destrehan Ave., Harvey, LA on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 10 AM. Mothe Funeral Homes handled arrangements, visit
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to view and sign the online guestbook.