February 5, 1937 – Saturday, May 5, 2018
Service Information
St. Michael Catholic Church-St. Michael, MN
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
11:00 A.M.
Visitation Information
AT THE CHURCH
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
9:00 A.M. till time of Mass
Rita M., (Leger)Barbeln 81, of Albertville, MN. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother…passed away with family at her side…..Rita’s family and friends were her passion, she was a bright force in all the lives she touched and will be deeply missed by all…. Rita enjoyed spending 6 months in AZ for the past 21 years. She was born in Elk River in 1937, graduated Elk River in 1955. Rita is survived, by her husband: Fran of 62 years; children: Leanne (Carroll) Paananen, Gregg (Teri), Keith, Allan (Janet) , Nancy (Dwight) Homstad, Tom (Deb) & Glen (Pam); 12 grandkids, 3 step grandkids and 10 great grandkids; sisters and a brother: Marni Leger, Leone(Stanley)Evanoff & Kurt (Mary) Leger; sisters in-law: Kitty, Ellen, Jeanne & Janet. Fran has one surviving brother Gordon “Butch” (Bonnie); brothers in-law: John McMurray & Emmet Kirscht; and sister in-law: Margaret Barbeln. Preceded in death by her parents: Tillie & Art Leger, brothers Art, Bob, John, Ron. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. Wednesday St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. Visitation AT THE CHURCH 9:00 A.M. until time of Mass on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The St. Michael Catholic Church or Minnesota Teen Challenge.
Glen, you have my condolences in the loss of your mother. I have been through this with my parents and know that it is not an easy time. It is the memories and knowing some day you will reunite that keep us moving forward.
May God’s presence and the memories of good times spent with Rita, wife, mother, friend bring peace and comfort.
Al,
My sincere condolences for your loss.
Jim
Fran and family,
I was devastated to hear the sad news of losing your wife, mother. I have fond memories of her and enjoyed getting to visit with her while in Mesa. I am so very sorry for your loss. My dad and I will plan a trip up there sometime very soon so we can get to see you all. Just could not make arrangements on this short notice. We are thinking of you all at this time of sorrow
Mary Lee Kirscht (Marit)
Glen and Pam; My deepest sympathy for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Fran,
What a shock. Our hearts & prayers go out to you & your family.
Ev & Olivia