Rita Mae Fuhr

Rita Mae Fuhr, age 85 of Columbus, died Monday, January 9 at Methodist Fremont Hospital.

Funeral services are 10:30 am Saturday, January 14 at the Federated Church in Columbus.  Visitation is on Friday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home and continues Saturday morning at the Church.  Graveside services will follow the luncheon at 2:00 pm at the Leigh Cemetery.

Rita Mae Fuhr was born November 27, 1937 on the Fuhr homestead southeast of Leigh, Nebraska to Leonard Sr. and Helen (Kolm) Fuhr. She attended school at District #45 in Colfax County. Rita spent her life then helping mom and dad on the farm. When Leonard Jr. returned from the Army, she went looking for a job. On April 10, 1961 Rita began working at Dale Electronics, working there until she retired in 2002. In her retirement years she enjoyed working the D&R Chuckwagon with her sister Dorothy. Rita enjoyed volunteering for the American Legion Auxiliary, Federated Church and the Eagles Auxiliary. Never married, Rita Mae enjoyed her time with her sister Dorothy and her family. She became an avid bowler and won many trophies and awards. Her hand at fishing and passion for serving others brought her great joy. The other joys of her life were her two great great nieces Hailey and Addilyn.

She is survived by:
Brother: Richard (Ann) Fuhr of Columbus, NE
Sister: Dorothy Graybill of Columbus, NE
Sister: Rose Marie Meyer of Lincoln, NE
Sister: Mary Ann Graybill of David City, NE
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

She was preceded in death by:
Parents
Brother: Leonard Fuhr, Jr.
Infant Sister
Brothers-in-law: Marion Graybill, Clarence Graybill and William Meyers

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation