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Rita Remmers Johnson

Birth	:	15 May 1933 Melvin, Osceola County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2009 Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3142200, -95.5635700
Inscription	:	MOM
Description	:	Rita Remmers Johnson A memorial service for Rita Remmers Johnson, 75, was attended by family and friends at the Bret Favre Center to celebrate her life. Cremation rites have been accorded with further arrangements planned for this summer at the Baker Township Cemetery in Melvin. She died February 19, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisc. Rita was born in Melvin, May 5, 1933, to Rene and Louisa Remmers. She attended the Melvin Consolidated Schools, and went on to attend Morningside College in Sioux City, where she earned a pre-professional elementary ed certificate. She taught in the Kingsley and Sioux City schools.... Read More	Rita Remmers Johnson A memorial service for Rita Remmers Johnson, 75, was attended by family and friends at the Bret Favre Center to celebrate her life. Cremation rites have been accorded with further arrangements planned for this summer at the Baker Township Cemetery in Melvin. She died February 19, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisc. Rita was born in Melvin, May 5, 1933, to Rene and Louisa Remmers. She attended the Melvin Consolidated Schools, and went on to attend Morningside College in Sioux City, where she earned a pre-professional elementary ed certificate. She taught in the Kingsley and Sioux City schools. She was married to Keith W. Johnson on July 31, 1955. They resided in Sioux City and Grand Island, Nebr., where Keith was employed by Cargill Inc. Later they moved to Ames, when Keith accepted the position of executive director of the Iowa Beef Industry Council. After her husband's disabling illness, they moved to the Chicago, Ill., and Madison, Wisc., areas to become house parents at the church related Chicago Jr. Schools and University of Wisconsin Student Organization, respectively. Rita continued to substitute teach in the Madison area, until Keith died in June of 1995. Rita was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, serving in many capacities. She was a member of the Garden Club, Kiwanis Club and P.E.O. She was an avid sports fan and ushered at the UW football games and at the Kohl Center. Later when she moved to Green Bay, she collected donations for charities before the Green Bay Packer games. Many people in Iowa will remember her playing six on six basketball for the Melvin Comets. She was privileged to play on two "Sweet Sixteen" state tournament teams in 1947 and 1951. She is survived by a son, Steven (Kathy) Johnson of Green Bay, Wisc., and a daughter, Louise (Scott) Krueger of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters: Rosie (Bill) Holsclaw of Clinton and Renee (Bernie) Warning of Edmond, Okla.; a sister-in-law, Joan Bostrom of Lexington, KY; and four grandchildren: Troy, Tracia and Jenna Johnson and Christy Krueger. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

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Where is Rita Remmers Johnson's memorial?
Rita Remmers Johnson's memorial is located at: Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola County, USA.
When did Rita Remmers Johnson death?
Rita Remmers Johnson death on 19 Feb 2009 in Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rita Remmers Johnson's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3142200
Longitude: -95.5635700

Family Members:

Parent

Rene Remmers

(1904 - 1985)

Louise A Year Remmers

(1905 - 1959)

Spouse

Keith Johnson

(1932 - 1995)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Baker Township Cemetery
Melvin, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3142200, -95.5635700

2. Goewey Township Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3357900, -95.6638800

3. Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3278008, -95.4531021

4. Harrison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.4477997

5. Ocheyedan Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4124680, -95.5436172

6. Horton Township Cemetery
Ocheyedan, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4431730, -95.5436860

7. Fairview Cemetery
Ocheyedan, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4482994, -95.4860992

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4599648, -95.5461197

9. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4317017, -95.4344025

10. Roseland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1852989, -95.6813965

11. Pleasant View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1719017, -95.4756012

12. Saint Cecilia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1711006, -95.6524963

13. Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.7583008

14. Holman Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3905983, -95.7608032

15. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

16. Wilson Township Cemetery
Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4514008, -95.7039032

17. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

18. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

19. Randolph Cemetery
Center Township, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1282500, -95.5257500

20. North Sibley Cemetery
Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4589005, -95.7406006

21. Steuck Cemetery
Center Township, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1208500, -95.5440000

22. Center Township Cemetery
O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1150000, -95.5355000

23. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

24. First Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000