Rita E. Kauder Obituary
The passing of Rita E. Kauder of Cascade, Iowa occurred on October 27, 2026. Rita, born on April 9, 1930, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita E. Kauder to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Knockel and Elizabeth Knockel (Smith); her husband William J. Kauder; her son William "Floyd" Kauder; her siblings, Joseph Knockel (Mary), Howard, Walter Knockel (Celine), Leo Knockel, Elmer Knockel (Helen), Irene Carnahan (Mervin) and Marie Giegerich (Sonny); and her brother-in-law Paul "Flash" Gordon.
She is survived by: her children, Liz Kauder-Barry (Pat) of Bellevue, IA, Susie Steffen of Cascade, IA, Bart Kauder (Heather) of Cascade, IA, Kyle Kauder (Anne) of Cascade, IA and Kit McMann (Troy) of Martelle, IA; her grandchildren, Katie of Kelli, P. J., Shannon, Crystal, Brandi, Alex, Josh, Jake, Amanda, Kayla and Vic; her great grandchildren, Lily, Clara, Gabriel, Rileigh, Patrick, Klaus, Ginny, Edward, Tanner, Maxwell, Kaelyn, Madison, Mallory, Matthew, Melinda, Devin, Aubri, Elijah, Wesley, Oliver, Vincent and Lucas; her great great grandchild Caleb; her sister Leona Gordon of Dubuque, IA; her sisters-in-law, Joan Kauder of Cascade, IA and Diana Kauder; and her daughter-in-law Judy Decker-Ward.
A prayer will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Reiff Funeral Home (205 Hayes St SW, Cascade, IA 52033). Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Martin's Catholic Church (408 3rd Ave NW, Cascade, IA 52033).
