Rita Grubenhoff

RITA GRUBENHOFF

LANDECK — Rita P. Grubenhoff, 98, of Landeck, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Vancrest Healthcare Center surrounding by her loving family.

Her Family…. She was born September 11, 1916 in Delphos to the late Stephen and Rose (Kindly) Wahmhoff. She was married to Owen Grubenhoff, who preceded her in death on January 10, 1968.

Rita is survived by a son, Barry Druckemiller of Cridersville; and three daughters, Cheryl (Ken) Miller of Delphos, Sandra (Abilio) Hernandez of Seal Beach, California and Judy (Steven) Obringer of Delphos; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Marie Grote of Kalida; a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Grubenhoff of Van Wert; and nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Gary Grubenhoff; and two sisters, Mellona Evans and Lillian Hageman.

Her Legacy…. Rita was owner and operator of Rita's Beauty Shop in Delphos for many years. She furthered her education and opened an H&R Block franchise in Angola, Indiana. She also became church organist at St. Anthony's in Angola, Indiana, and later at St. Patrick's in Spencerville, Ohio. Rita was an avid and competitive card player, earning her life masters in duplicate bridge. She was well known for her sense of humor and her infectious laugh. Her first love was her family, followed by the love for her cottage and fishing on Snow Lake. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Landeck and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia Chapter 84.

Her Farewell Services.… Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 5 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Landeck, the Father Daniel Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Delphos.

Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. followed by a Catholic Ladies of Columbia service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be shared at www.strayerfuneralhome.com.