Barbara Ann Rueter

Barbara Ann Rueter, age 72, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Born on February 22, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, Barbara was the daughter of Delores (Benedict) Page. She married John Curtis Rueter on September 21, 1990, in Keokuk.

Barbara worked as a beautician before becoming a cashier at Walmart, where she remained until her retirement. A longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in West Ely, she found joy in the quilting guild. She loved arts and crafts, crocheting, watching westerns, and creating beautiful roses out of bread. Above all, she cherished the time spent visiting with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, John Curtis Rueter of Hannibal; son Raymond Martinez of Leavenworth, Kansas; daughters Chrissy McDaniel and Angie McClain (Jeff) of Keokuk, Iowa; stepson Sam Rueter (Andrea) of Labelle, Missouri; sisters Vickie Ray of Florida and Pamela Cole of Iowa; grandchildren Jasmine Rose McDaniel, Patrick Martinez, Megan Garcia, Ashleigh Garcia, Trevor McDaniel, Camden Rueter, and Quaid Rueter; and great-grandchildren Aiden McClain, Alaina Stewart, Jon Stewart, Amber McClain, Kali Rash, and Jayden Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother Lee Page and sisters Theresa Page, Marjorie Grelk, Louise Coon, and Renee Page.