Rita M. Klarquist

Klarquist Rita M. Klarquist, age 87, of The Inn at Olentangy, Delaware, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Norman E. Klarquist and grandson Richard Osterheldt. Rita is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Bruce) Roush of Dublin, Ohio, Ann (Bob) Osterheldt of Denver, CO and Robert (Tandy) Klarquist of Franklin, Ohio; her grandchildren, Katlin (Parker) Daniel of Columbus, Ohio, Allison Roush of Athens, Ohio, Eric Osterheldt of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Sarah Klarquist of Centerville, Ohio and Emily Klarquist of Pullman, Washington; and her great-granddaughter, Blake Daniel. Family will welcome friends from 2-4 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065, (614)-792-1471, where a Prayer Service will be held during the visitation hours beginning at 3 p.m. The Reverend Kevin Kavanagh will offer the service. Rita will be laid to rest by her late husband Norman at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a memorial contribution to Rita's favorite charity: The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, 1433 Essington Road, Joliet, IL 60435-2873. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the Klarquist Family.