Rita Gerleman's obituary , Passed away on November 4, 2025 in Decorah, Iowa

Rita Gerleman

June 13, 1935 - November 4, 2025 (90 years old)

Decorah, Iowa

Rita Gerleman's obituary , Passed away on November 4, 2025 in Decorah, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Helms Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Rita Gerleman

June 13, 1935 - November 4, 2025 (90 years old)

Decorah, Iowa

Rita Gerleman Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 4, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Rita Gerleman of Decorah, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Gerleman or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Rita shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Rita farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church (304 Maryville St, Calmar, IA 52132).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Helms Funeral Homes & Cremation Service



Wed

Nov 12

Visitation

Helms Funeral Homes/ French Chapel
202 Washington St, Calmar, IA 52132

Thu

Nov 13

Visitation

St. Aloysius Catholic Church
304 Maryville St, Calmar, IA 52132

Thu

Nov 13

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Aloysius Catholic Church
304 Maryville St, Calmar, IA 52132

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