Rita Brink Obituary
Born on May 15, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Rita was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was employed at Tops Products, where she became well known for sharing her homemade meals with coworkers and family alike. Cooking was one of her greatest joys, along with spending time with family, playing computer games, and enjoying the occasional night out at the casino.
Rita's kind heart, quick wit, and deep love for her friends and family will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her family finds comfort in knowing she has been reunited with her late husband, Jim; her granddaughter, Courtney; and several of her beloved animals.
Rita is survived by her two daughters, Laura and Dawn; her grandson, Casey; her granddaughter, Jackie; and her two great-granddaughters, Cali and Maddie.
A celebration of life will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO. Interment will be held privately in Chicago, IL.
The Brink family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
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