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Rita R. Cruse, 90 years, of Fremont, Nebraska died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home.  Rita was born February 10, 1930 in Defiance, Iowa to George and Cunnegunda (Schekinger) Henkelman.  She grew up in Defiance and Vail, Iowa and moved to Fremont in the early 1950’s.  Rita married John Cruse on September 11, 1954 in Vail, Iowa.  John died June 21, 2006.  Rita taught school in Iowa and later was employed at Hormel’s.  Rita worked at Irv’s Deli for 40+ years, during that time she was a manager as well as an owner.  She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont.  She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Rita is survived by son, Johnny (Janet) Cruse of Fremont; daughters, Teresa (Kim) Wallin of Fremont, Mari (Jeff) Booze of Prague, Nebraska, Kimberly (Jeff) Charlton of Des Moines, Iowa, Lori (Alan) Wright of Fremont and Julie (Brett) Jacobsen of Reno, Nevada; sister, Alice Scheel of Wilmington, Illinois; sister-in-law, Helen Henkelman of Odebolt, Iowa; 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; 3 brothers and 6 sisters.
Rita’s family will host their own celebration of life at a later date.
Memorials may be given to Cat Angels or Furever Home.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 North Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025                      402-721-4490
 

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