Rita Barger

Richard, you have my sincere sympathy, condolences, thoughts and prayers at your loss.

Rita Barger was one of the finest educators to ever enter the profession. She could teach mathematics to any one at any level and age. She was a role model to students, friends,and colleagues. She also modeled the art at every possible level. Deepest love and sympathy, David Anstaett

Rita once told me that she had every confidence that she could teach math to any student. I never doubted that claim. Her enthusiasm for all things math was infectious- nobody who knew her could ignore Pi Day! I feel lucky to have had her as a mentor and Chair for much of my career at UMKC. Her support and encouragement along with spot-on, plain-spoken advice were always just what I needed. That was just a little taste of the Rita magic that she spread to all her students. She is already...

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Rita was loved by many and leave many lessons for us to live by.

Rita was a quiet, strong, fierce member of the math ed community in Missouri. Her death represents a great loss to students and colleagues. I never heard her say "no" to a request for time or energy. You could always count on Rita. I´m sad that she will no longer be available for math Ed or Tiger events but I have no doubt that she will have a front row seat to all our future a ti I tied. We miss you already, Rita.

Rita's passing is a personal loss as well as a loss to our community and the world. Her generous and quirky spirit will live in our hearts forever!

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.