Rita K. Steffen
Leipsic - Rita K. Steffen, 73, of Leipsic died 8:05 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2013 at her residence.  She was born May 12, 1940 in Defiance to the late Reid "Dutch" and Juanita (Brecheisen) Ream.  On October 28, 1961, she married Eugene Steffen who survives in Leipsic.
Rita is also survived by her 5 children: Laura (Scott) Schroeder and Larry Steffen both of Leipsic; Lynne (James) Bowers of Kalida; Leann Lambert and Lajean (Troy) Meyer both of Leipsic; 13 grandchildren;  a great-grandchild; a sister: Susie (Ronnie) Goller of Defiance; and 2 brothers-in-law: Hubert Hancock and Dan Curl both of Defiance.  She is preceded in death by 2 sisters: Elta Hancock and Verda Curl.
Rita was a homemaker.  She attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Miller City.  She loved the outdoors and spending time with her grandkids.
A funeral service will begin 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2013 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic with Deacon Tom Niese officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Nicholas Catholic Church Cemetery, Miller City.  Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to service on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or to the family.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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