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Rita Wassenberg Van Gaasbeek

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Birth	:	7 Oct 1928 Marysville, Marshall County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2015 Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
Burial	:	Saint Gregorys Cemetery, Marysville, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8483009, -96.6203003
Description	:	Rita passed away peacefully at the Brookdale facility in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the age of 87 after a two year bout with Alzheimers. Rita was born on a farm near Marysville, Kansas to parents, Mary and Ben Wassenberg on October 7, 1928. Rita is survived by her husband of 58 years, Roland “Van” Van Gaasbeek, daughter, Anna Van Gaasbeek, son, Jon Van Gaasbeek, brothers, Wilford "Pete" Wassenberg, Eugene "Gene" Wassenberg, sisters-in-law, Billie Wassenberg and Evelyn Wassenberg and numerous nieces and nephews. Rita was preceded in death by her father and mother, brothers, Morris "Fearless" Wassenberg,... Read More	Rita passed away peacefully at the Brookdale facility in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the age of 87 after a two year bout with Alzheimers. Rita was born on a farm near Marysville, Kansas to parents, Mary and Ben Wassenberg on October 7, 1928. Rita is survived by her husband of 58 years, Roland “Van” Van Gaasbeek, daughter, Anna Van Gaasbeek, son, Jon Van Gaasbeek, brothers, Wilford "Pete" Wassenberg, Eugene "Gene" Wassenberg, sisters-in-law, Billie Wassenberg and Evelyn Wassenberg and numerous nieces and nephews. Rita was preceded in death by her father and mother, brothers, Morris "Fearless" Wassenberg, Bernard Wassenberg and Louis "Bud" Wassenberg and sisters, Elizabeth "Liz" Wassenberg, Rosemary Brangart and Dorthia "Pat" Wassenberg. Rita was the seventh child born of nine children born to Mary and Ben. Rita grew up on the farm near Marysville, Kansas and graduated from Marysville High School with the class of 1946 and added to her education by attending the prestigious Edna Marie Dunn School of dressmaking. In addition to her accomplishments as a seamstress she was an artist. One of her first jobs was at JC Penny Co where she received compliments personally from Mr. Penny for window dressings. Rita moved to Albuquerque in 1952 and was employed by the now closed New Mexico Timber Co. Rita met her future husband, Van, in 1954 and they were married in 1957. Rita continued to work at the Timber Co. until starting their family. Rita then excelled as wife, mother, church volunteer and neighborhood improvement worker. A Memorial and Reception will be on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at French – Lomas. Rita will be laid to rest in Marysville, Kansas on Friday, November 13, 2015 with a Mass and burial at St. Gregory's Catholic Church and Cemetery.

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Where is Rita Wassenberg Van Gaasbeek's memorial?
Rita Wassenberg Van Gaasbeek's memorial is located at: Saint Gregorys Cemetery, Marysville, Marshall County, USA.
When did Rita Wassenberg Van Gaasbeek death?
Rita Wassenberg Van Gaasbeek death on 2 Nov 2015 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rita Wassenberg Van Gaasbeek's memorial?
Latitude: 39.8483009
Longitude: -96.6203003

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Frank “Ben” Wassenberg

(1888 - 1973)

Mary A Voet Wassenberg

(1891 - 1952)

Spouse

Roland Knight “R.K.” Van Gaasbeek

(1929 - 2016)

Siblings

Bernard H. Wassenberg

(1916 - 1966)

Elizabeth “Liz” Wassenberg

(1917 - 1986)

Rosemary Catherine Wassenberg Brungardt

(1920 - 2008)

Dorothea “Pat” Wassenberg

(1921 - 2013)

Louis “Bud” Wassenberg

(1924 - 2008)

Maurice “Fearless” Wassenberg

(1926 - 2015)

Wilfrid A. “Pete” Wassenberg

(1930 - 2017)

Eugene F. Wassenberg

(1933 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Gregorys Cemetery
Marysville, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8483009, -96.6203003

2. Marysville Cemetery
Marysville, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8541985, -96.6358032

3. Home Cemetery
Home, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8351700, -96.5401200

4. Home City Cemetery
Home, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8527985, -96.5199966

5. Deer Creek Cemetery
Marietta, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9143982, -96.6766968

6. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Herkimer, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8931007, -96.7118988

7. Fairview Cemetery
Home, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8272018, -96.5117035

8. Marshall Center Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7846985, -96.5389023

9. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Herkimer, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9144700, -96.7123400

10. Reedsville Episcopal Cemetery
Winifred, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7691500, -96.5387800

11. Elm Creek Cemetery
Marysville, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7433014, -96.6128006

12. Sarah Handley Keyes Burial Site
Alcove Spring, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7500600, -96.6795300

13. Oketo Cemetery
Oketo, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9571991, -96.5950012

14. North Elm Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9431000, -96.5325012

15. Evergreen Cemetery
Marysville, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8205986, -96.7694016

16. Life Cemetery
Beattie, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8199997, -96.4633026

17. Edinborough Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7256012, -96.5447006

18. Afton Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Waterville, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7988430, -96.7894650

19. Pecenka Cemetery
Bremen, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8563995, -96.8043976

20. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Bremen, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9331400, -96.7688200

21. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Blue Rapids, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7056007, -96.6675034

22. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Beattie, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8703003, -96.4231033

23. Beattie Union Cemetery
Beattie, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8717003, -96.4207993

24. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Wymore, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0015830, -96.6573720