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Myrtle Ruth Stauffer Juelg, born September 2, 1931 died on January 20, 2015 at 83 years old, and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. "Mert" retired from Trinity University, San Antonio where she also received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, graduating with highest honors. Myrtle faithfully served many years as Sunday School Superintendent at Concordia Lutheran Church, as well as LWML President and Sunday School teacher. She served over seas in Liberia, West Africa, as the bookkeeper and secretary for The Institute of Liberian Languages, a branch of Lutheran Bible Translators. She was always active in her church home, whether at Concordia San Antonio, TX; in Liberia, West Africa; at Immanuel Lutheran in Orange, California; or Shepherd of the Hills, San Antonio, her final Church home where she was an active member and teacher. Myrtle's life was distinguished by her faithful service to her husband, family, church and Lord. She was not the type to "call in sick" and would work tirelessly into the wee hours of the morning to complete a task, ensuring it was perfect! Her role in supporting her husband Elmer in his home remodeling business was an invaluable part of making his business a success. They were a team par excellence! Myrtle was often described by those who knew her as "sweet". Her children knew that she was a strict mother who took parenting seriously; making sure that her children knew the importance of discipline and faith in one's life. She played the piano, though not for anyone but herself. She had a lovely singing voice but could never be convinced to sing in the choir, although her repertoire of lullabies was impressive. She believed in the power of prayer and had proof to share of God's miracles as a result. Her favorite name for her Savior was Jehovah Jirah, "God Our Provider". Those who knew Myrtle well knew that she would rather do dishes than cook, read a book than watch a movie, and stay home rather than travel. Yet she indulged her partner and love of her life, Elmer, by taking on such roles as missionary to Africa, traveling the world and serving as support staff at LBT in California before finally returning to her "home" in San Antonio, TX. Myrtle highly valued education, which was ignited as a child at Mount Olive Lutheran School where she acquired her love of God and his Word, followed by her years and graduation from Brackenridge High School; a school for which she always felt loyalty. Myrtle was preceded to her Heavenly Home by her precious husband, Elmer of 62 years, her parents, her pastors Wolfe and Merkens, best friend Jodie and many other dear friends and family. Myrtle is survived by her sister Esther Goins of Kirby, Texas; her brother John J Stauffer, Jr of Kendalia, TX; her children Teri Vogeli of Chesaning, Michigan, Laurie Unger of San Antonio, TX, Amy Parker of Fayetteville, NC, Russell Juelg of Shamong, New Jersey, Mark Juelg of San Antonio, TX, 26 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews, and many more who loved and admired her, to her humble amazement! "Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." I Corinthians 13:4-7 In lieu of flowers you may choose to make a donation to the Sunday School fund at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church or Lutheran Bible Translators. The family thanks you for your friendship, love, care and prayers that made Myrtle's life meaningful. Services Visitation will be held February 3, 2015 from 4 to 7 pm at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio, TX 78230. Funeral service be held on February 4, 2015 at 12 noon at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 6914 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX. Interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Myrtle Ruth Juelg

September 2, 1931 - January 20, 2015