In loving memory of

Rita D. Oehlert
February 18, 1933 - November 10, 2011

Rita D. Oehlert, 78, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away November 10, 2011,at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. She was born February 18, 1933 in Hampton, to Clinton "Toon" Murphy and Maye Addison. Rita graduated from Hampton High School and attended Hamilton Business School in Mason City. On June 25, 1954, Rita was united in marriage to Ron Oehlert in Hampton. She worked at home raising their children and also worked at Montgomery Ward for several years. Ron and Rita enjoyed wintering in Las Vegas for 16 years during their retirement. Rita was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ where she was a member of the Women's Fellowship. She was a very active member of the Hampton Senior Center, where she was a board member and a volunteer. Rita delivered meals to the shut-ins for many years for the Senior Center and enjoyed helping elderly family members. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family. Rita is survived by her husband Ron Oehlert, three children, Randy (Lucy) Oehlert, Tim Oehlert and Zoe (Mel) Brown all of Hampton, three grandsons Chad (Amy) Oehlert of Urbandale, Chris Oehlert of Sheffield and Blake Brown of Hampton, two great grandchildren, Olivia and Kaelen Oehlert of Urbandale and a sister in law, Alice Mae Maassen of Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant grandson, mother in law, Edna Allinson, brother in law, Robert Oehlert, and several aunts and uncles. Please direct memorials to the Hampton Senior Center or the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton.

Tributes

Renee Colbert wrote on Nov 14, 2016:

"It's been 5 years Rita-Pie. I'm sad, still for us but happy you're out of pain & probably being cut out of poker again. Miss you, but can't make that trip. Mom can't get the wheelchair in her car....I can...Love & miss you! Renee"

Jane Fouts-Johnson wrote on Aug 15, 2012:

"Please accept my belated sympathy for the loss of Rita."

Jane Fouts-Johnson wrote on Aug 15, 2012:

"I know I am late at seeing this, but I want to send my condolences for the loss of Rita Oehlert. Edna Allison was my great aunt. My mother was Thelma Irene Murphy, daughter of Frank Murphy from Hampton. If any of the family remembers me, you can contact me at jane.m.johnson@aol.com. "

RENEE FRANKFURT-COLBERT wrote on Nov 14, 2011:

"1st. That video was wonderful! Seeing everyone young, & seeing Toon & Aunt Maye, brought me to tears. I was shocked when Mom called and said she was ill, but with what unbelievable. WE ALL were so lucky to have her in our lives, My Gramma loved her like another daughter & called the 3 of them 'The Murphy Girls'. She was like an Aunt to me. I spent my share of time there, and can hear her yelling RANDY, TIM!...she had to, she had an excellent teacher-her Mom. She was so proud of Chad, Chris & Blake, and then the greats. She will not be forgotten. Ever. She was much loved...griping and all. (I TRIED for years to get her a good luck charm, never did) All My Love, Renee"

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes wrote on Nov 14, 2011:

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Wayne and Jacqueline Lam wrote on Nov 13, 2011:

"Zoe and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Rita will be greatly missed. I hold dear the many fond memories I have of being at your home in our younger years. You have a wonderful family and will find strength in each other to get thru this tough time. "

Wayne and Jacqueline Lam wrote on Nov 12, 2011:

"Zoe and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Rita will be greatly missed. I hold dear the many fond memories I have of being at your home in our younger years. You have a wonderful family and will find strength in each other to get thru this tough time. "

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes wrote on Nov 12, 2011:

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