She was born on Feb. 2, 1923 to Frank and Amelia (Gruber) Feiner. Rita married Norbert Bauer on Oct. 19, 1948 and had lived on the farm since their marriage. Norbert preceded her in death just 69 days ago on Nov. 27, 2009. Rita was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the NCCW.

She is survived by her loving children, Audrey (Jim) Blau, Eileen (Gary) Hasheider, Neil (Jean), Glen (Theresa) and Dale Bauer; grandchildren, Sheila (Eric) Williams, Sara (Troy) Anderson, Ray (Heather) Hasheider, Rachel (Brandon Laboets), Ross Hasheider, Corey, Stacey, Emily, Josh, Christopher and Lucas Bauer; great-granchdildren, Zach and Anne Williams, Blake and Ashley Anderson, Gavin, Owen and Carson Hasheider; brothers, Francis (Delores), Cyril (Lorraine), Valentine (Barb), Dick and Stanley Feiner; sister, Dorothy Brickl, Virginia Altenbach, Sister Pauline Feiner and Gerry (Jim) Frank; sister-in-law, Marie Bauer; many nieces; nephews; and other relatives. She is further survived by a very special and dear friend, Marcy Stauffacher.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Norbert; grandson, Todd Blau; her parents; a sister, Caroline Guttman; brother, Ralph Feiner; and several brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Mom will be remembered for the many acts of kindness that she showed to all those around her. The work of her hands showed in all the quilts that she made and afghans that she crocheted and donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Mom loved her flowers and raised a garden each year. Mom, we will miss you so much, you have taught us so many things. All those memories will help to support us until we can all meet again. We love you.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Father Bill Nolan will officiate with burial at a later date. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral home in Spring Green is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital for the loving care that was given to Mom.

Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home, Spring Green.