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Obituary: Rita Hennes

The only thing that exceeded her love of polka music and dancing was the love she had for her family.

Rita Hennes

December 2, 1931 - November 17, 2012

        

Rita Hennes (nee Kohl) found peace on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at the age of 80 years. Darling wife of Ted for 62 years. Loving mother of Christine, her late son Jim, Randy (Jen), Cindi (Dave), Jerry (Susie), Danny (Stephanie), Alan and Julie. Cherished grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ralph (Dorothy) Kohl, Doris Kuepper and Irma Kohl. Preceded in death by her siblings Joe Kohl and Jean Dhein, grandchild Kelly, and great-grandchild Alison. Further survived by other relatives and friends.  

The only thing that exceeded her love of polka music and dancing was the love she had for her family. 

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Visitation on from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will follow at 7 p.m. Private burial will take place at St. Hubert’s Cemetery in Hubertus.


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