Rita Marie Parlin

Rita M. Parlin, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her home in Austin. Rita Marie Arland was born on September 28, 1931, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Raymond and Irene (Neary) Arland. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1949. Rita met Leonard George Parlin at the Club With No Name - the couple enjoyed dancing and attended church youth group together. On March 31, 1951, Rita and Leonard were united in marriage at St. Columba Catholic Church in St. Paul. The couple made their home in Austin, Minnesota, where Rita raised their ten children in a home filled with love and faith. She was a longtime member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, served a term as the CCW president, and along with Leonard, was active in the Christian Family Movement. Rita enjoyed reading, gardening, dancing, and camping with her family. She especially loved family get togethers and serving her famous grasshopper pie. Through her strong faith we know she is reunited in heaven with Leonard and her Lord. 

Rita is survived by her children, Peggy (Frank) Imholte of St. Cloud, Mary Jo (Vern) Coons of New Prague, Jim (Pat) Parlin of Austin, Geri Parlin of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Therese (Richard) Mangold of Hopkins, Tom (Mary) Parlin of Winona, Kevin Parlin of Chanhassen, John Parlin of Shakopee, Kathy (Doug) Hopperstad of Lakeville, and Timothy (Amy) Parlin of New Brighton; 29 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; brother, Ray (Mary) Arland; and sister, Ceil (Mel) Schommer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; parents, Raymond and Irene; three sisters; three brothers; and two great-grandsons. 

The Mass of Christian Burial for Rita will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. The visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., with a rosary service at 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin and will continue for one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.