Background
Steese, Ruth Junia was born on March 29, 1907 in Wapello, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Christian Becker and Anna (Bechler) Zimmerman.
Steese, Ruth Junia was born on March 29, 1907 in Wapello, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Christian Becker and Anna (Bechler) Zimmerman.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Nebraska, 1928. Master of Music, University Rochester, 1933. Postgraduate, Northwestern University, 1930.
Teacher music, Fairmont (Nebraska) public schools, 1927-1929;
teacher music, Houghton (New York) College, 1929-1931;
teacher music, Washington Irving Elementary School, Gates, New York, 1941-1948;
teacher music, Indian Landing Elementary School, Penfield, New York, 1948-1954;
director music, Penfield Center Schools, 1954-1967. Retired;
guest lecturer/teacher Nazareth College, Rochester, New York, summers 1954-1955. Lecturer various universities.
Elder Presbyterian Church, Akron. Member of New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers (honorary life).
Married Paul Alexander Steese, April 3, 1931. Children: Peter B., Paul R.