Helmich, Ruth M., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the age of 89. Loving daughter of the late Reinhold and Amanda Helmich; dearest sister of Maurice Helmich; cherished aunt of Mary (Michael) Peak, Paul (Mary) Helmich, Glenn (Carolyn) Helmich, great aunt of Jefferson Peak, William Peak, Graham Helmich, Christopher Helmich, Joel Helmich, Robert Revelle, and great great-aunt of Jack Peak. Ms. Helmich was employed as a Executive Secretary at Lever Brothers for 38 years and was a member of St. Johns UCC, St. Charles Historical Society, and St. Johns UCC Quilting Group. Memorials may be made to St. John UCC, Emmaus Home, or Parkside Meadows Nursing Home.