Ruth A. (Zimmer) Storm, 81, of Hillsboro, died on Friday, April 8, 2022, at her residence.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 12, beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro with Pastor Stefan Munker officiating. Burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsboro.
Mrs. Storm was born May 7, 1940, in Hillsboro, to Earl H. and Rosella (Mollman) Zimmer. She married Leland Storm on Feb. 22, 1959, and he survives.
She was a graduate of Witt High School and received her bachelor of science degree in education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
An educator, Mrs. Storm taught kindergarten in Coffeen and second grade and remedial reading at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro and the Teachers Retirement Association. She loved cooking and baking and was a loyal supporter of family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and was proud she had visited all 50 states, as well as Europe.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Storm is survived by her sons, Tim (Sara) Storm of Hillsboro and Jim (Alison) Storm of Springfield; and five grandchildren, Christopher, Lindsey, Lauren, Hailey and James Storm.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Ida Lou Zimmer and Norma Jean Zimmer.
Memorials may be directed to Hillsboro Area Hospital. Online condolences to the family may be left at www.houghfuneralhome.com.
