Rita Anne Freiburg
Rita Anne Freiburg, age 89, of 1507 Jackson, Quincy, died on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. in her home. She was born on July 27, 1925 in Independence, IA, the daughter of William & Anna (Sorenson) Toomey. She married Harold “Red” Freiburg on August 16, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2003.
Rita was a graduate of Scranton High School, Scranton, IA. She worked at Gardner Denver and at Quincy Senior High School.
She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was an early member of Cursillo, Birthright and Altar Society.
Rita was an avid reader. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery work. She loved attending her children & granchildren’s sporting events and activities. Rita was dedicated to loving her family, home and faith.
She is survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: Theresa A. Meyer & her husband Jack of St. Peters, MO, Barbara M. Sibbing & her husband Ronald of Quincy, Sandra K. Freiburg of St. Louis, MO, John H. Freiburg of Quincy and David P. Freiburg and his wife Kimberly of High Ridge, MO
SIXTEEN GRANDCHILDREN: Bryce (Andrea) Meyer, Ryan (Kym) Meyer, Angela (Matthew) Seydel, Joshua (Julie) Meyer, Jordan (fiancee Theresa) Meyer, Corinne (Bryan) Koetters, Kimberly (Tom) Strieker, Richard (April) Sibbing, Karen (Troy) Ormond, Jayne (Chad) Collier, Michael Sibbing, Sean Freiburg, Ryan Freiburg, Nicholas Freiburg, Anna Freiburg, Jacob Freiburg;
NINETEEN GREAT GRANDCHILDREN, Paige & Lily Seydel, Grant & Anna Meyer, Audrey & Benjamin Meyer, Samantha, Emily & Elizabeth Strieker, Amelia & Brady Koetters, Augustus, Wesley & Sophia Sibbing, Allison, Whitney & Elliott Ormond and Avril & Noveli Collier
SISTERS, Mary Wester, Lila Jeffries
BROTHERS-IN-LAW, Arthur Freiburg, Maurice Deters
SISTER-IN-LAW, Cindy Baker
Several nieces, nephews, great nieces & great-nephews also survive.
In addition to her husband, Red, and her Parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick Toomey.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 9:30 A.M. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church by Msgr. Michael Kuse. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Cursillio or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Barb and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom/grandma. She was such a sweetheart and I enjoyed getting to know her a little bit while in therapy. I also admired her deep faith and how dedicated she was to her church and to her family. I’m sure she will be greatly missed.
Love, Tonya
Dear Freiberg family, We fondly remember the valuable person your mother was doing her job at Quincy High. A friend of all, she was a great example for the students. Best wishes to you as you carry on her legacy. God’s Blessings.
Rita is blessed to be joining Red in God’s home. She will be welcomed by my mom and dad also. Remember all the good times you had with her. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy from The Huners
I am thinking of you all and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a special lady. Now she can be happy again. Love you all, Linda
My prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. May you feel the arms of God surround you with his peace.
Love, Maribeth Huddleston
We are so sorry to learn of Rita’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Sandy and John, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was such an amazing and kind woman. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie