Rita Thiel

Rita Thiel, 84, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Wesley Acres. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street with burial at a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Rita was born May 5, 1931 to Clarence and Bertha “Olive” Johnson near Armstrong, Iowa. She grew up near Armstrong and graduated in 1948. Rita attended community college in Mankato, Minnesota. In 1950, she married A. John Thiel. Rita was a homemaker and also worked for the Greater Des Moines Board of Realtors. She was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church and enjoyed time with family and friends.

Rita is survived by her three sons, Doug (Cindy) of Garden Grove, David of Pleasant Hill and Tom (Polly) of Carlisle; daughter, Renee of Carlisle; three grandchildren, Amanda (Tim) Young, Mike (Jennifer) Thiel and Matt Thiel; and four great-grandchildren, Alice, Cyndi and John Thiel and Avery Young. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and her infant son, Stephen.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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