Rita Theresa Lansing (1928

Date : 05 Jan 2021
Location : Mt. Calvary Cemetery, West Union, IA

Rita Theresa Baumler
West Union, Iowa, January 3, 2021

Rita Theresa Baumler, 92, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Stoney Brook in West Union, Iowa. She was born June 8, 1928 to Henry and Ida (Blong) Lansing in Ossian, Iowa.

Rita was united in marriage with Melvin Baumler on June 19, 1950. To this union seven children were born. Rita was an active member of the Holy Name Rosary Society and Catholic Daughters of America, where she served as grand regent. She spent her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed music, dancing, playing cards, gardening, crocheting and sewing. She sewed many dresses and other clothing throughout the years, including at least one dress for each of her children’s wedding. In later years, she created many beautiful quilts.

Surviving Rita are her daughters, Arlene Smith of Onalaska, Wisconsin; Ruth McKinnon of Clyde, California; Diane (Mikael) Hakansson of Palo Alto, California; sons, Don (Donna), Mark and Kevin all of West Union, Iowa; brother, Richard Lansing of Ossian, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Baumler in 2004; daughter, Jean Baumler in 2006; son-in-law, Steve Smith in 2005; sister, Theresa Baumler; brothers, Clarence Lansing and Virgil Lansing; and many brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws.

The family held a private service on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Holy Name Catholic Church.

Condolences may be sent to Don Baumler, 1305 Hwy. 150 South; West Union, IA 52175.

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements

https://graufuneralhomes.com/2021/01/rita-theresa-baumler-west-union-iowa-january-3-2021/

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Rita Lansing - line 76

Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Winneshiek, Iowa; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2340423

Rita Lansing - line 47

Theresa Lansing - line 49

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Winneshiek, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01213; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 96-30

WEDDINGS
At Ossian

Miss Rita Lansing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lansing, to Melvin Baumler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Baumler of St. Lucas, Monday at 8 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. M. J. Tiltgen officiating. The couple will live in West Union.

Source - Cedar Rapids Gazette - Jun 25, 1950

Rita Theresa Baumler
West Union, Iowa, January 3, 2021

Rita Theresa Baumler, 92, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Stoney Brook in West Union, Iowa. She was born June 8, 1928 to Henry and Ida (Blong) Lansing in Ossian, Iowa.

Rita was united in marriage with Melvin Baumler on June 19, 1950. To this union seven children were born. Rita was an active member of the Holy Name Rosary Society and Catholic Daughters of America, where she served as grand regent. She spent her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed music, dancing, playing cards, gardening, crocheting and sewing. She sewed many dresses and other clothing throughout the years, including at least one dress for each of her children’s wedding. In later years, she created many beautiful quilts.

Surviving Rita are her daughters, Arlene Smith of Onalaska, Wisconsin; Ruth McKinnon of Clyde, California; Diane (Mikael) Hakansson of Palo Alto, California; sons, Don (Donna), Mark and Kevin all of West Union, Iowa; brother, Richard Lansing of Ossian, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Baumler in 2004; daughter, Jean Baumler in 2006; son-in-law, Steve Smith in 2005; sister, Theresa Baumler; brothers, Clarence Lansing and Virgil Lansing; and many brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws.

The family held a private service on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Holy Name Catholic Church.

Condolences may be sent to Don Baumler, 1305 Hwy. 150 South; West Union, IA 52175.

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements

Source - https://graufuneralhomes.com/2021/01/rita-theresa-baumler-west-union-iowa-january-3-2021/

Research notes for Rita

Sisters Rita T and Theresa E Lansing married brothers Melvin and Cyril Scholbrock respectively.

Jun 08 1928 Birth		Birth of Rita Lansing
Apr 1930 Age 1		Lived in Springfield, Winneshiek, Iowa (Census)
Apr 1940 Age 11		Lived in Springfield, Winneshiek, Iowa (Census)
Jun 19 1950 Age 22		Married to Melvin Baumler
Apr 22 1951 Age 22		Birth of child, Jean Baumler
Apr 28 2004 Age 75		Death of spouse, Melvin Baumler
Jul 18 2006 Age 78		Death of child, Jean Baumler
Jan 03 2021 Age 92		Death of Rita Lansing