Photo courtesy of Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home - Evendale/Blue Ash
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 5, 1929 – Jun 14, 2021 (Age 92)
Rita Mae Robertson (nee Bludau), 92, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 in Sharonville, OH where she was a longtime resident and active parishioner at St. Michael Catholic Church. She was born June 5, 1929 to the late Lee A. and Marie B. (nee Jochum) Bludau.
Rita worked as a professional vocalist and artist. She sang with her father’s band, Lee Bludau 5 Bees & The Honey, as “The Honey”. Also, appeared on the Paul Dixon and Vaughn Monro Shows. Rita sang with church choirs; The Perfect Blend, The Altos, and The Lazarus Choir, singing the National Anthem at the Red’s stadium and performing at local area nursing homes. Her creating talents weren’t limited to music. She enjoyed painting and was a featured artist at the Princeton and Sharonville Art Show festivals. Rita loved to dance and enjoyed many activities including; bowling, crafts, and gardening.
Devoted wife to the late Donald Robertson. Loving mother of Chris (Betty) Robertson, Lynne (Rick) Johnson and Jeff (the late Connie) Robertson; grandmother of Angie (Casey) Carrigan, Amy (Todd) Schuesler, Jenny (Marshall) Flynn, Kim (Matt) Collins, Jay (Emily) Johnson, Brandon (Heather) Johnson, Ryan (Maggie) Robertson, Brent (Andrea) Robertson and Jill Turner; great grandmother of 35; sister of Yvonne (Frank) Kramer and the late Mary Lee (Bob) Duerr.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Wed., June 16, 2021 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thurs., June 17, 2021 at Saint Michael Catholic Church in Sharonville with Fr. Ed Burns as celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery. Online condolences may be shared at www.mrfh. com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rita’s honor to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, South and Central Ohio Chapter, through the link below…
https://www2.jdrf.org/site/Donation2?idb=533503225&df_id=2374&mfc_pref=T&2374.donation=form1
Read MoreFOREVER AND ALWAYS GRANDMA I LOVE YOU MOR THAN WORDS!
SYDNEY FLYNN
May 02, 2024 | AUSTINTOWN, OH | Grandchild
I only knew Rita a few short years, but I was so impressed with her smile and positive energy. She was such a role model for how to live and how to die. I loved hearing her sing in the St. Michael's choir. Now she will be singing with the Angel Choir in Heaven. My sympathy to Chris, Lynne, Jeff and their families.
Tamara Anderson
June 24, 2021 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
Always smiling & a joy to be around, Rita will be missed by many. Don & Rita were our wonderful next door neighbors in Tennyson and we shared many laughs. Deepest sympathy to Chris, Lynne, Jeff and families. Know that she will always be with you ~
Robin & Dennis Kurlas
June 17, 2021 | Cincinnati, OH | Neighbor
Dear Rita I know the angels have welcomed you into their choir. Always admired you so much. Now the 5 Bees have their "Honey"
Gail Essen
June 16, 2021 | Cinti, OH | Family
Rita was a great, Fun and energetic person, always a smile and positive attitude! She will be sorely missed, and our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We are not able to attend the services, but our love and support will be with you all. Rest In Peace Rita and you will be a dancing Angel.
Ronald Davis
June 15, 2021 | Bluffton, SC | Family
Rita, “May the Angels lead you into Paradise” as you sang in the Choir at St.Michaels. Your beautiful voice and smile I will always remember. Rest In Peace my friend.
Marian Ostholthoff
June 15, 2021 | Sharonville, OH | Friend
A lovely, fun lady. We’ll miss you Aunt Rita. Sad we won’t be there to pay our respect. Prayers and peace for the family
Sharon Duerr
June 15, 2021
Dita will be greatly missed She was always smiling, loving & giving. Well done good & faithful servant
Laura Soller
June 15, 2021 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pam Harrison
June 14, 2021 | Liberty Twp., OH | Significant_other