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Rita Welge Obituary

Welge, Rita (Nee Gruenewald) Passed away on July 13, 2013, at the age of 68. Rita is survived by her husband Harald and son Patrick Welge and other relatives and friends. She was active in local charities like the Aids Research Center, Sojourner Truth House and the Cross Lutheran Church. A memorial in Rita's honor will be held on Friday, July 26, at 11:00 AM, at the Cross Lutheran Church, at 1821 N. 16th Street, Milwaukee.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jul. 18 to Jul. 21, 2013.

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Michael and Rosemary Green

July 12, 2021

Harald and Patrick. So sad that we have to have these anniversaries for ones who have passed on. We remember Rita as a special person, full of joy and always laughing. Always in our thoughts.

sheila behm

July 12, 2020

Harald and Patrick. I have thought of Rita so many times over the past ten years. When I moved to Florida in January, 2013, Saying Good bye to Rita was one of the hardest things ever. Both she and I knew we would never see each other again. Rita was kind, loving, generous. We shared so many laughs riding around Milwaukee, delivering groceries to clients suffering from AIDS. She was a bright star, a child of God.

Michael and Rosemary Green

July 12, 2019

Good friends Harald and Patrick. The years whizz by so fast. Doesn't seem so long ago that we were celebrating good times at Maho. Rosemary and I remember Rita with great affection. You will always be in our thoughts.

July 24, 2013

Dear Harald, our deepest sympathies to you and Patrick. May the memories from happier times comfort you. Karl&Ingrid Koslowski

July 24, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to u and Patrick, Harald.may your memories of happier times comfort you...Karl& Ingrid Koslowski

Nora Oelerich

July 23, 2013

Harald and Patrick , I only met Rita several times but knew her wonderful grace and spirit through my good friend, Ilse. She always spoke so highly of her and often expressed what a sweet and giving person she was. You have my deepest sympathy.

Michael and Rosemary Green

July 22, 2013

Harald and Patrick. Rosemary and I send our deepest sympathy over the loss of your beautiful wife and mother, Rita. Many condolences.

Rosi u. Klaus Jank

July 22, 2013

Lieber Harald, lieber Patric,
Möge die Zeit Euch über den schmerzlichen Verlust hinweg helfen. In Gedanken sind wir bei Euch. Wir haben eine liebe Freundin verloren.

sheila behm

July 20, 2013

Rita. A beautiful person, inside and out. She touched my life in so many ways. She will never be forgotten. I hold Rita and her family deep in my heart.

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