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Rita CUNNIEN Obituary

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Age 99, of Maplewood, Minnesota passed peacefully in her own home surrounded by her children on May 4, 2022. A gentle spirit, Rita was a non-judgmental listener who enriched our lives. Preceded in death by her parents John & Petrea Freiermuth, husband Robert and daughter Tracy. Rita will be deeply missed by her children: Patty (Russ) Sherer, Sandy (Rick) Balfanz, Tom, Claire (Gene); six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Presentation of Mary Catholic Church 1725 Kennard St., Maplewood, MN 55109. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Special thanks to Hospice of the Midwest. Memorials preferred to Gladstone Meals on Wheels.


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Published by Pioneer Press on May 15, 2022.

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Doug & Joanne Cunnien

May 16, 2022

I remember meeting at Bob & Ritas home for breakfast when I worked with Bob cutting grass at the refineries tank farms. Rita always had something good eat, before we left. Heaven is a better place, now that Rita is there,

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