Rita Asleson

Rita M. Asleson, 92, formerly of Spring Green, WI, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, December 14 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green, WI, with Fr. Mike Resop officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Rita was born January 14, 1921 in Lansing, the daughter of Edmund and Clara (Miller) Pfiffner. Rita’s family farmed and she attended grade school. Rita married Eilert Asleson February 1, 1938. Together they farmed near Waterville and surrounding areas. In 1967 they moved to Spring Green, WI.
Rita was employed at the River Valley School in Spring Green for many years, where she enjoyed serving the noon lunches to the school children. After retiring, Rita became more involved in activities with her church, community and family. Rita was a resident of Maplewood Nursing Home from March 2009 until her death.
Rita was a hardworking housewife, raising 13 children. She was a great homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and visiting with family and friends.  She was a very devoted Catholic and enjoyed reading the bible or praying the Rosary.
Survivors include 12 children that included eight sons, Kenneth (Earlene) of Independence, Ronald (Deanna) of Dubuque, Richard (Norma) of Monona, Gary (Charlene) of Ravenswood, WV, Dale of Williamsburg, David (Jan) of Cherryvale, KS, James (Elke) of Albany, OR and Gerald (Heather) of Black River Falls, WI, and four daughters, Patricia Hamm of Dubuque, Rose Asleson of Verona, WI,  Kathy (Harold) Gies of Lone Rock, WI and Mary (Mike) Lieck of Waunakee, WI; three sisters, Anna Mae Adams, Leona Welsh and Dorothy Halverson, all of Iowa; 20 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Rita was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Ruth Birkner; her sons-in-law, Larry Birkner and Keith Hamm; a granddaughter, Julie Hamm Nierling; a great-grandchild; a great-great-grandchild; her parents; her brothers, Albert and Michael Pfiffner; and her sisters, Alice Slindee, Helen Doubek and Theresa Grace.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home of Spring Green, WI is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.staffordfunderalhomes.com.