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MOHR, Rita M.
MOHR, Rita M. (Dubuque, IA, Mar. 1, 1932--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 16, 2024), The daughter of John and Minnie (Krug) Riedl, Rita graduated as class president and valedictorian from the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY. She married Aloysius Koos on August 8th, 1950 in Dubuque. They had 3 children together before Aloysius tragically passed away on May 25, 1957. Later in life Rita met Albert “Bud” Mohr and the couple married on June 9, 1978. They celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary together before he preceded her in death.
Rita worked with the A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY for over 53 years, beginning as pool secretary and advancing quickly to serve as Executive Assistant to Bruce McDonald, and then as Vice President of Public Relations. She was a member of Holy Ghost Church and Rosary Society, past President of the DUBUQUE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB, a Director of the DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION, and the 1st Lady Elk of Dubuque. Rita volunteered countless hours with the United Way, Junior Achievement, and with Mercy Development Community.
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Obituaries, Dubuque Today, Online: https://dubuquetoday.com/obituaries/