![]() She is survived by five children, Linda Klocke of Chicago, IL, Kathy (Bernie) McDermott of Worthington, IA, Darlene Walsh (and friend, Steve Lotz) of Silvis, IL, Tom (Donna) Klocke and Vic (Lori) Klocke both of Cascade, IA nine grandchildren, Trista Kluesner, Travis McDermott, Jennifer Steines, Tim Walsh, Melissa Sweeney, Stephanie Klocke, Jake Klocke, Mandy Bohlken and Paige Klocke. She also enjoyed her monthly bridge games for many years. They played many card games with their grandchildren too. Mom loved to play cards with dad and their card playing friends. ![]() She dearly loved all of her grandchildren and was very complimentary of them. She had painting classes with some of her younger grandchildren. She made many beautiful paintings throughout the years. Mom enjoyed flower arranging, ceramics and painting. She also enjoyed coffee with the ladies on Friday mornings. She belonged to the Red Hat Society and dearly loved all of their outings. Rita volunteered for Hospice for many years. The couple farmed in Randolph, NE until 1956 when they moved with their four oldest children to Cascade, Iowa and farmed until their retirement in 1989. After graduating mom’s first job was at the Martin Bomber Plant in Omaha, NE, during WW II, where she rivoted B-29 airplane wings and was one of many known as “Rosie the Rivoter.” She married LaVertus F. As a child her family moved to Defiance, Iowa in 1927. Rita was born Decemin Earling, Iowa, daughter of Frank and Cecelia (Schechinger) Kramer. Casketbearers for Rita will be Trista Kluesner, Stephanie Klocke, Travis McDermott, Jake Klocke, Jennifer Steines, Tim Walsh, Melissa Sweeney, Paige Klocke and Mandy Bohlken. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa. Giftbearers will be Melissa Sweeney, Stephanie Klocke, mandy Bohlken, and Paige Klocke. ![]() Placing of the pall will be done by Kathy McDermott, Darlene Walsh, Tom Klocke and Vic Klocke. ![]() Lectors will be Trista Kluesner and Jennifer Steines. Martin’s Catholic church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Services for Rita will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 3, 2012, at St. Friends and relatives of Rita may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Augat the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Klocke, 86, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away at 6:10 a.m., Sunday, Jat Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa, from complications due to a stroke. Obituary announcement Dateline: Cascade Rita M. ![]()
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