Ruth Kauer Phillips
Published 3:46 pm Monday, June 16, 2025
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Ruth Kauer Phillips
EMPORIA – Ruth Kauer Phillips, 100, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Jack Phillips; parents, Peter and Isabel Kauer and sisters, Lila Landrum and Shirley Campbell. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Kathy Clark (Charlie), five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Ruth was a First Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corp. She was stationed in Texas. She was a nurse for over 50 years. Ruth and David got married on April 14, 1951. She worked as a nurse in the ICU, trauma department and burn unit. Ruth was very dedicated to being a nurse and enjoyed helping others. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Arrangements are being held through Echols Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to www.echolsfuneral.com