In loving memory of

Rita Reicks
October 2, 1921 - January 9, 2010

Rita Margaret, daughter of Peter and Teresa (Goecke) Oswald, was born October 2, 1921, at Mt. Carmel, Iowa. She lived for a time with her Goecke grandparents in Willey where she began grade school. Rita contracted polio at the age of seven. After her recovery, she continued her schooling in Breda where she had moved with her family. Rita worked as a housekeeper. While working for her future husband's brother Bill, she met and fell in love with Raymond F. Reicks. They were united in marriage on August 30, 1943, at St. John's Church in Arcadia. Ten children were born to this union. The family made their home in Carroll, first living with Ray's mother and then purchasing their first (and last) home on 1st Street in 1951. Rita worked for several years as a nurse's aide at the St. Anthony Nursing Home. She was a member of Holy Spirit Church, Holy Spirit Guild and Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Rita was involved with the Democratic Party as a poll worker, and served as a Cub Scout and 4-H leader for many years. She made rosaries with the "Our Ladies' Rosary Makers" and was also a Red Hat Lady. Rita and Ray enjoyed many travels together. She was an accomplished seamstress, made quilts and ceramics and enjoyed playing cards. Rita was also an avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan. Above all she treasured her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In 2005 due to failing health, Rita moved to the St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll. She died there on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 1 week. Rita is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ray Reicks in 1986; son Robert Reicks in 1949; granddaughter Juletta Ann Reicks; great grandson Christopher Anthony Reicks Jr.; 3 siblings: Maizie Soyer (Albert); Dorothy Vogl (Ed); and Lou Oswald; and brother-in-law Cletus Heim. She is survived by 9 children: Joleen Schultz (Earl) of Charter Oak; Gary Reicks (LuAnn) of Lake City; Tom Reicks (Kathy) of Urbandale; Judy Reicks and Dale Lengemann of Carroll; Mike Reicks (Kris) of Council Bluffs; Sr. Linda Reicks of Anamosa; Mary Kay Patten (Scott) of Omaha, NE; Rick Reicks of Council Bluffs; Mark Reicks (Trish) of Phoenix, AZ; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 8 siblings: Paul Oswald (Darlene) of Carroll; Charles Oswald (Betty) of Mapleton; Lola Crisp (Duane) of Sioux Falls, SD; Leon Oswald (Florence) of Carroll; Gladys Nieland (Norman) of Breda; Bill Oswald of Greeley, CO; Art Oswald (Virginia) of N. Platte, NE; Marge Tigges (Robert) of Carroll; sister-in-law Adeline Reicks of Carroll; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation and Prayers MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010, AFTER 3:00 PM CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS ROSARY 4:00 PM VIGIL SERVICE 7:00 PM OHDE TWIT FUNERAL HOME, CARROLL, IOWA VISITATION RESUMES AT 9:00 AM TUESDAY MORNING AT HOLY SPIRIT. Mass of Christian Burial with C.D. of A. Honor Guard TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010, 10:30 AM HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH, CARROLL, IOWA REVEREND TIMOTHY A. JOHNSON, CELEBRANT Placing of the Pall ~ Rita's Daughters JOLEEN SCHULTZ JUDY REICKS SR. LINDA REICKS MARY KAY PATTEN Lectors SR. LINDA REICKS JOHN REICKS MARTY RIESBERG Eucharistic Ministers GARY & LUANN REICKS MARGE TIGGES Mass Servers NICK REICKS BRAD REICKS CHRIS REICKS Cross Bearer KIM PLOUGH Gift Bearers TOM & KATHY REICKS JUDY REICKS & DALE LENGEMANN Music "ON EAGLE'S WINGS" "PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS" "HEART OF JESUS" "ONLY A SHADOW" "WHISPERING HOPE" "HOW GREAT THOU ART" HOLY SPIRIT CHOIR BARB MCDERMOTT, ORGANIST Casket Bearers ~ Rita's Sons GARY REICKS TOM REICKS MIKE REICKS RICK REICKS MARK REICKS BOBBY REICKS, IN HONORED MEMORY Interment MT. OLIVET CEMETERY CARROLL, IOWA The family wishes to express its gratitude for your kindness evidenced in your thoughts and prayers for Rita, and invites you to join them for lunch and fellowship at the Greteman Center following the committal service.

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Carol Reuter wrote on Jan 13, 2010:

"To the Rita Reicks FAMILY, JUDY - Sister - My heart did a 'spin' when heard Rita passed - I thought of her so often at Christmas/ she was a ROSE to me / A Angel / dear dear FRIEND. What JOY is in heaven with her presence and trust she will bless her loved ones in a very special way - watching over us. Rita was always Happy and she loved her family so dearly. Thank YOU God for givng me the loving touch of Rita in our life - and our family. She will be remembered at St. Bernards parish here in Bella Vista at mass. Love and Blessings.wd"

Erika Reicks wrote on Jan 13, 2010:

"As I look down at the world I left, I see tears of pain. I whisper please don't cry. I am in my place of eternal rest now and someday I shall see you all again. All I ask is to remember me as I was. Never think of me as being gone. I will always be in your heart and soul. There will always be a part of me in all of you."

Rycke & Sharon Fisch wrote on Jan 12, 2010:

"We would like to send our thoughts out to Rita's family and say how sorry we are to hear of their loss. We know how she suffered in the final months of her life and believe she is in a better place. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother."

Janet & Don Nesseth wrote on Jan 12, 2010:

"Judy I just heard about your Mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers Love Janet"

Tammy (Boulware) Van Erdewyk wrote on Jan 12, 2010:

"As I am reading about Aunt Rita's life I am filled with wonderful memories of a beautiful soul. My first real relationship with her was in 4-H. She was a remarkable teacher with so much love for everthing she did. Then after I was married and started having children she kept tabs on us up there in Breda. She made a rosary for our oldest son Mitchell with her maybe for 1ST Communion. I visited with in the pharmacy and she kept me up on all of the Reicks extended family. I always loved her gentle kind manner of everything. Never did I see any sign of stress. It will be a true honor knowing that Aunt Rita is there in Heaven watching. My sympathies and may God grant you peace in knowing how happy and free she in now. Tammy and Marty Van and family."

Bruce & Mae Vonnahme wrote on Jan 12, 2010:

"We will miss aunt Rita dearly.. The peas and crackers casserole, the many laughs over 500, always talking to us nieces and nephews and always putting up with" You have a flat tire"!! you will never know how much it meant to us Vogl kids when the Reicks car made it down our lane.. Lots of love and we wiilkeep all in our prayers. Bruce and Mae"

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Dean Oswald wrote on Jan 11, 2010:

"I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I do not know what else to say, but I do remember (Aunt) Rita when I was much younger. Hopes and prayers for the family from my family. I know she will be missed and she knows that you love her. Sincerely, Dean Oswald Virginia Oswald Houston, TX."

Marilyn (Reicks) Boulware wrote on Jan 11, 2010:

"Our family is so sorry to hear of Aunt Rita's death. She was very helpful to my family (Bill & Del's) when she was living with us and to our family as our daughters'4H Leader. She was always ready to help and serve. We know you'll miss her very much."

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