Rita M. Fries, 91, of Dunnegan, MO, left this life to meet our Lord, Savior and Creator on November 8, 2012. Rita was born to Annie (Madel) and Samuel Horne on December 30, 1920, in Galt, Ontario, Canada, the youngest of seven children. Rita left school in the ninth grade. Rita married Bruce Fries on August 3, 1940, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Rita was a member of the Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 62 years; one son Blair Fries; and all siblings.
She is survived by five children: Barbara Myers and husband Ken, Pamela Steffen and husband Ron, Guy Fries and wife Violet, Barry Fries and companion Liz, Blaine Fries and wife Lisa; 18 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Rita will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, November 12, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick Wissman officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery Cliquot, MO. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.