Loving daughter of Regina and Henry Koerkenmeier; loving mother of Craig (Julie), David (Sue), Carla (Joe) Mancuso and Carolyn (Matt) Federhofer; cherished grandmother of Jakob, Annika, Gabrielle, Isabella, Lily, Chela, Joe, Justin, Rachel and the late Taylor; dear sister of Leo Koerkenmeier , our dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend.
Rita was appointed as the first female Police Commissioner by Governor John Ashcroft, and was appointed to the Board of Election by Governor Kit Bond. Rita also served as the Registrar for the City of St. Louis.
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday will be July 6, 2017 at 10:00am, at Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery immediately following Mass. Visitation will be Wednesday July 5, 2017, 4-8pm, at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary 6464 Chippewa Street, St. Louis MO 63109
Condolences may be offered at www.hoffmeistercolonial.com
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