Rita Conradine (Grefrath) Kliethermes Obituary

The memory of Rita Conradine (Grefrath) Kliethermes of Forest Lake, Minnesota, who passed away on December 16, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Charles Kliethermes Sr.; her parents, Joseph Grefrath and Teresa Grefrath (Cremer); and her siblings, Mary Haslag (Joe), Beatrice Nilges (August), Bernard Grefrath (Hermanda), Ray Grefrath (Peggy), Herbert Grefrath (Betty), Joseph Grefrath (Leona), Norbert Grefrath and Edmund Grefrath (Patricia).

She is survived by: her children, John Kliethermes Jr. (Jami), Mark Kliethermes (MaryAnn), Kevin Kliethermes, Dale Kliethermes and Lori Kliethermes; her grandchildren, Rachel Will (Michael), Chris Kliethermes (Katy), John Kliethermes III (Mary), Ann Waletzko (Eric), Mark Kliethermes Jr. (Aline), Stephanie Kliethermes, David Kliethermes (Chelsea) and Cody Kliethermes (Megan); her great grandchildren, David, Daniel, Mary, Jami Will, Makayla, Easton Kliethermes, Mariana Kliethermes, Jack, Phillip, Eric Jr., Kendall Waletzko, Lily, Teo Kliethermes, Luke, Charlie, Bette Lou Kliethermes, Kennedi, Maddyn Kliethermes and Cooper Kliethermes; and her sister-in-law Geneva Grefrath. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to any Eye Health organization such as The American Macular Degeneration Foundation or any Christian Charity organization of choice.