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Rita M. Warnimont Franz

Birth	:	3 Jan 1941 Miller City, Putnam County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	8 Nov 2017 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	Rita M. Franz, 76, of Holgate, Ohio died peacefully on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 3, 1941 in rural Miller City to Jacob J. and Agnes (Wallen) Warnimont. She married Gerald P. Franz on April 28, 1962 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Miller City. Rita was a homemaker and helped her husband on the family farm. She served as the Township Clerk for Flatrock Township for 7 years, and was a Henry County Commissioner for 16 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Holgate, where she taught CCD... Read More	Rita M. Franz, 76, of Holgate, Ohio died peacefully on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 3, 1941 in rural Miller City to Jacob J. and Agnes (Wallen) Warnimont. She married Gerald P. Franz on April 28, 1962 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Miller City. Rita was a homemaker and helped her husband on the family farm. She served as the Township Clerk for Flatrock Township for 7 years, and was a Henry County Commissioner for 16 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Holgate, where she taught CCD for 20 years, was on the Parish Council, was a Eucharistic Minister, Church Lector, and served on the Rosary Altar Society. She was a member of Catholic Ladies of Columbia, New Bavaria, Napoleon American Legion Post #300 Auxiliary. Rita loved helping and serving her community and advocated for the Henry County Courthouse and Napoleon River Bridge renovations. She also served on the Boards that developed the Henry County Transportation Network and the Henry County Litter Board and was involved in many other county organizations. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; children, Suzanne (Alan) Wischmeyer, Ottawa, Michael (Penny) Franz, Napoleon, Nicholas (Beckie) Franz, Napoleon, Anne (John W.) Taylor, Napoleon, and Renee Patterson, Defiance; grandchildren, Logan and Alexa Franz, Andrew and Joseph Taylor, Lindsay Patterson & Hope Wischmeyer; sisters Eileen Klausing and Alma Jean (Robert) Hashbarger, both of Ottawa along with a sister- in-law Rita Warnimont of Ottawa. Rita was preceded in death by her brothers William, Norbert, Verl and infant Robert Warnimont, and sisters Mary Lou Beutler and Joanne Maag. Funeral Mass for Rita will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 11th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Holgate. Interment will follow at Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-8 p.m. at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio. Memorial Donations should be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Henry County Hospital Foundation, Henry County Senior Center, or Henry County Transportation Network. Online condolences may be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com. The family would like to give a special thanks to CHP Defiance Community Hospice for the generous care they gave to Rita and her family.

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Where is Rita M. Warnimont Franz's memorial?
Rita M. Warnimont Franz's memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Rita M. Warnimont Franz death?
Rita M. Warnimont Franz death on 8 Nov 2017 in Defiance County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

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Gerald P. “Jerry” Franz

(1936 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200