Obituary for Rita Anne Bader (DeWitte)
Rita Anne Bader, 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away on October 18, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late John Theodore and Elizabeth Katherine Leuken DeWitte. Rita grew up in Middleburg Hgts, Ohio, graduated from Berea High School, she met the love of her life, Fred, in 8th grade. They later reunited when she was a senior in high school and he was returning home from Korean War. They were married in 1957, after several years of marriage they moved to St. Petersburg, FL. They lived there while raising their family, until Fred retired in 1995, then moved to their vacation cottage in Franklin, NC.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Louis Bader, and a son Daniel Bader. She is survived by her daughters; Maribeth Allie Bader (Dan Tiller) of Franklin, and Annette Bader Grundon (John) of St Petersburg, FL. Rita is survived by her wonderful grandchildren; Carson Tiller (Aliyah), Chase Tiller, Camryn Tiller, Anthony Ogrosky, Madison Grundon, Jeremiah Bader, step-grandchildren; Johnathan Grundon and Thomas Grundon, and one great grandchild, Silas Grundon. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and her lifelong family and best friends; Georgian Baesel and Marlene Smith.
Rita volunteered throughout her life with several organizations including Girl Scout Leader, Special Olympics, Senior Center, class mom, Arts and crafts groups, and Bible studies. She was a member of Beta sigma Phi, St. Mary Church in Berea, St. Judes in St. Pete, and St. Francis in Franklin NC. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She provided stability, tradition, and unwavering love. Her love, guidance, and friendship will be greatly missed and will hold a special place in our hearts. Lastly, her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and the family are very grateful for the influence and memories that they will forever hold of her.
A funeral mass will be Friday, October 21, 2022, at 11am at St Francis Catholic Church. Father Tien Duong will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-10:30am at Macon Funeral Home prior to the service.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late John Theodore and Elizabeth Katherine Leuken DeWitte. Rita grew up in Middleburg Hgts, Ohio, graduated from Berea High School, she met the love of her life, Fred, in 8th grade. They later reunited when she was a senior in high school and he was returning home from Korean War. They were married in 1957, after several years of marriage they moved to St. Petersburg, FL. They lived there while raising their family, until Fred retired in 1995, then moved to their vacation cottage in Franklin, NC.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Louis Bader, and a son Daniel Bader. She is survived by her daughters; Maribeth Allie Bader (Dan Tiller) of Franklin, and Annette Bader Grundon (John) of St Petersburg, FL. Rita is survived by her wonderful grandchildren; Carson Tiller (Aliyah), Chase Tiller, Camryn Tiller, Anthony Ogrosky, Madison Grundon, Jeremiah Bader, step-grandchildren; Johnathan Grundon and Thomas Grundon, and one great grandchild, Silas Grundon. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and her lifelong family and best friends; Georgian Baesel and Marlene Smith.
Rita volunteered throughout her life with several organizations including Girl Scout Leader, Special Olympics, Senior Center, class mom, Arts and crafts groups, and Bible studies. She was a member of Beta sigma Phi, St. Mary Church in Berea, St. Judes in St. Pete, and St. Francis in Franklin NC. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She provided stability, tradition, and unwavering love. Her love, guidance, and friendship will be greatly missed and will hold a special place in our hearts. Lastly, her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and the family are very grateful for the influence and memories that they will forever hold of her.
A funeral mass will be Friday, October 21, 2022, at 11am at St Francis Catholic Church. Father Tien Duong will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-10:30am at Macon Funeral Home prior to the service.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.