So many treasured experiences with you, Rita (Mom). Washing clothes in a ringer washer, making freezer jam, picking strawberries, gardening, and farm life. I gained a huge respect and love for the hard working, yet tender hearted woman over the years. Certainly, I will miss your letters, down to earth conversations, and endearing smile. My rosaries and Masses will continue and be joined with all those you prayed on earth. Love you.
Rita B. Maus
February 16, 1929 – December 19, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025 at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg for Rita B. Maus, age 95, of Luxemburg who passed away on December 19, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in Cold Spring. Reverend Erik Lundgren will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at Mary Hall in Luxemburg. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Rita was born on February 16, 1929 in Richmond to Bernard and Frances (Koetter) Braegelmann. She married Roland H. Maus on June 25, 1951 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond. Rita was primarily a homemaker, helping farm, garden and raise her family. She was a member of St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church, Christian Women and Catholic United Financial.
She enjoyed bowling, embroidery, gardening and canning, and in her later years playing bingo. Rita especially loved the time spent with her family.
She is survived by her children, Gary (Sharon) of Luxemburg, Dennis (Mary Jane) of El Paso, TX, Carol (Jon) Payne of Becker, Ione (Jeff) Terrio of Blaine; grandchildren: Nick Maus, Stephanie Marshall, Beth (Elliott) Schofield, Carolyn Maus, Stephen Maus, Gregory Maus, Michael (Jenn) Payne, Matthew (Kali) Payne, Jenna Terrio, John Terrio; great grandchildren: Kase Marshall, Ava Marshall, Emma Payne, Connor Payne; sister Sylvia Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roland in 2010; sisters, Bernice Reitmeier, Hildegard Ruegemer, and Esther Magedanz.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
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Mom, Thank you for all the many things you did for us over your lifetime. You shared your faith, love, and understanding. We will miss you!
May Grandma rest in peace. I will always have cherished memories of enjoying her cooking and baking during our visits, seeing her lovely embroidery, playing cards, and witnessing her steadfast faith. Her tireless work ethic in tending the garden and farm animals, helping her community and nurturing her family was an inspiration. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Rest in peace, Grandma. I always enjoyed our visits with you, and all the trips up to the farm. You accomplished so much throughout life, making a great home for multiple generations of family and displaying great faithfulness to God. You will remain in my prayers and may God grant us all the grace to be reunited one day with each other and with Him.
I wish I could be there in person to give Grandma a proper sendoff, but I will be there in spirit. She was a remarkable woman and a wonderful grandmother to all of us grandkids. She left quite a legacy of love and caring for everyone around her, and we will honor her memory with every garden we grow and every family recipe we cook!
Rest in peace, Aunt Rita ~ am grateful you are now with your sisters in heaven playing cards and dancing!
We are there in spirit with your loss of Rita. God called her home as she was ready to leave this earthly life. May you be comforted by the Lord with the loss of Rita.
Services
Schedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025 at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg for Rita B. Maus, age 95, of Luxemburg who passed away on December 19, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in Cold Spring. Reverend Erik Lundgren will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at Mary Hall in Luxemburg. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.