Rita May Schmalen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita May Schmalen of West Bend, Iowa, born in Bancroft, Iowa, who passed away on May 11, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita May Schmalen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cyril Haag and Catherine Haag (Boever); and her in-laws, Claude, Bernice Haag, Bill, Colette Schneider (Haag), Dr. Willard, Pearl Irmiter (Haag), Fred, Ruth Arcand (Haag), Sister Blanche, Melbourne, Ann Haag, Ralph, Darlene Cayler (Haag), Vernon, Florence Haag, Harold, Isabelle Hatten (Haag), Merlyn Haag, Bernard Reilly, Dr. Arthur and Mildred Haag.
She is survived by: her sons, Loren (Yvonne Putze) of Jefferson, OR and Matthew (Angela Putze) of Moville, IA; her grandchildren, Emily Obermier (Dylan), Mark, Michelle Kruse (Harrison), Suzanne, Ryan, Sarah, Mary, Rachel and Seth; her children, Sharla (Jerome Kuyper) of West Bend, IA and Aaron (Crystal Putze) of Waukee, IA; her grandchildren, Garrett, Grant and Jaelyn; her great grandchild Vivian Rae Obermier; and her siblings, Mary Ann Reilly (Haag), Frank, Margaret Haag and Lyle Haag. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to Rita's family at: P.O. Box 496, West Bend, IA 50597.
May 13, 2024
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