Mary C. Rittenmeyer

RITTENMEYER, BOTT, ENGLERT, PUTMAN

Posted By: Greg Strub (email)
Date: 1/20/2012 at 14:08:50

1940 - 25 November - Iowa City Press Citizen

DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER

Mrs. F.J. Rittenmeyer Will Be Buried Tomorrow

Mrs. Frank J. Rittenmeyer, 86, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rosalind Bott, 519 Rundell street. Death resulted from a lingering illness of several months.

Mrs. Rittenmeyer was a life-long resident of Iowa City. Born here in 1854, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Englert, she became the bride of Frank J. Rittenmeyer in 1875. Her husband preceded her in death January 30, 1916. She was a member of St. Mary's church and of the Altar society.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Putman of Des Moines, Mrs. Bott of Iowa City, and Miss Lillian Rittenmeyer of Des Moines, three sons, Frank Rittenmeyer of Cedar Rapids and Louis and Albert Rittenmeyer, both of Iowa City; 13 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

The remains will be at the McGovern Funeral home until the time of services at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning in St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.

The Altar society will meet at McGovern's at 7:30 o'clock tonight to say the rosary.