Obit for GERHARD, Rita (Ramert) (b.1918 d.1996), Murray Co., MN
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Rita Gerhard's obituary, Fulda Free Press - "Rita C. Gerhard was born on June
11, 1918 in Belfast Township, Murray County, the daughter of Frank, Jr. and
Louise Volkmann Ramert.  She graduated from Fulda High School in 1937 and Paul's
School of Cosmetology, Minneapolis, in 1938.  After school, she opended Rita's
Beauty Shop in Fulda and operated it until 1949.  Rita was married to L.C.
"Babe" Gerhard on September 2, 1939 in Fulda.  Rita was a housewife while
raising her family.  In 1966, she began working as a nurses aid at Maple Lawn
Nursing Home, retiring in 1980.  Babe died in 1987.  Rita was the secretary and
a life-time member of St. Gabriel's WCCW.  She was a Past-President and member
of the V.F.W. Auxiliary #9017 and Legion Auxiliary #318, both since 1948.  Rita
passed away on October 4, 1996 at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, IA,
at the age of 78.  She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, and flowers.
  Rita is survived by four children and their spouses, Sheila and David Koch of
San Mateo, CA, Pauline and Buzz Tewes of Windom, Steve and Cathly Gerhard of
Grundy Center, IA, and Bill Gerhard of Windom; six grandchildren and two great
grandchildren; and two sisters, Louise Hager and Wilma Eshleman, both of Fulda. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
  Funeral services were held on Monday, October 7, 1996 at St. Gabriel's Church,
Fulda, with Fr. Eugene Egan officiating.  Music was by Mary Ann Boom and Sheila
Crowley.  Pallbearers were Ken Anderson, Mark Hager, Bob Kuehl, Larry Haupert,
Dan Lubben, and Todd Kramer.  Interment at St. Gabriel's Cemetery, Fulda."