1925
Rita
2012
Rita E. Rehder
March 17, 1925 — October 31, 2012
Rita E. Rehder, 87, of Geneseo, IL, formerly of Moline, IL, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society, Geneseo, IL.
Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at a later date in Andover Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, ASHHS or Good Samaritan Society, Geneseo. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd, Moline is assisting the family with arrangements.
Rita was born on March 17, 1925, in Probsteierhagen, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm and Klara (Wellendorf) Denker. She married Ernst Rehder in 1948 in Hohenwestedt, Germany. Prior to coming to Moline she worked for 18 years as a Bookkeeping Supervisor for Grayslake National Bank in Grayslake, IL. She was a member of the German American National Congress (DANK), the American Schlweswig-Holstein Heritage Society (ASHHS), and Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline.
Survivors include
Husband Ernst Rehder Geneseo, IL
Son Jens (Judy) Rehder Andover, IL
Grandchildren Capt. Anna Rehder USAF San Antonio, TX
Paul (Nicole) Rehder West Covina, CA
Jeffrey (Angela) Hyett Dalton City, IL
Great Granddaughter Amanda Hyett Edwardsville, IL
Sisters Ruth, Lisa, and Gertrud Germany
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; Klaus, Emil (MIA WWII), Ernie and Peter. Also, two sisters; Frieda and Ulla.
Online condolences may be made by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at a later date in Andover Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, ASHHS or Good Samaritan Society, Geneseo. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd, Moline is assisting the family with arrangements.
Rita was born on March 17, 1925, in Probsteierhagen, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm and Klara (Wellendorf) Denker. She married Ernst Rehder in 1948 in Hohenwestedt, Germany. Prior to coming to Moline she worked for 18 years as a Bookkeeping Supervisor for Grayslake National Bank in Grayslake, IL. She was a member of the German American National Congress (DANK), the American Schlweswig-Holstein Heritage Society (ASHHS), and Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline.
Survivors include
Husband Ernst Rehder Geneseo, IL
Son Jens (Judy) Rehder Andover, IL
Grandchildren Capt. Anna Rehder USAF San Antonio, TX
Paul (Nicole) Rehder West Covina, CA
Jeffrey (Angela) Hyett Dalton City, IL
Great Granddaughter Amanda Hyett Edwardsville, IL
Sisters Ruth, Lisa, and Gertrud Germany
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; Klaus, Emil (MIA WWII), Ernie and Peter. Also, two sisters; Frieda and Ulla.
Online condolences may be made by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Interment Details
Andover Cemetery
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