Rita Jean Takes Obituary

The passing of Rita Jean Takes of Dubuque, Iowa occurred on June 28, 2026. Rita, born on March 23, 1953, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Robert Weidenbacher and Jean Weidenbacher (Sutton); her husband Robert Takes; her children, Rita Marx (Michael) of Asbury, Larry "Tiger" Takes (Tiffanie) of Dubuque and Robert "Bob" Takes (Jenny) of Sherrill, IA; her grandchildren, Kolton Schmitt, Karter Schmitt, Brianna Takes, Nora Takes, Aiden McCombs, Cody Marx (Allison), Tristin Marx, Allyana Spooner (Brian) and Reegen Marx; her great grandchild Leo McCombs; her siblings, Ann Beau (Tom), Rob Weidenbacher (Francine), Mark "Fuzz" Weidenbacher (Dory) and Mary Conner (Robert); her pets, Axel and Buddy; and her brother Tim Weidenbacher.