Rita Mae Bax
February 10, 1946 ~ January 24, 2022
Rita Mae Bax, 75, of Westphalia, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Stonebridge Senior Living – Westphalia Hills surrounded by her family after a battle with ALS.
She was born February 10, 1946, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Wilfred F. and Esther Ann (Kliethermes) Luebbert.
Rita attended St. Joseph Catholic School and was a 1964 graduate of Fatima High School.
She was united in marriage on October 17, 1964, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia to Elmer Bax who survives at the home.
Rita worked at International Shoe Company until 1970. She then spent the next 22 years providing child home care for her children, grandchildren, and other children in the area. Rita also worked for Scholastic for 18 years until her retirement.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia. She enjoyed catering events at the Westphalia Lions Club, walking, fishing, playing cards, family gatherings and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Bax, Westphalia; five sons, Doug (Donna) Bax, Westphalia; Curt (Kelly) Bax, Westphalia; Mike (Stacey) Bax, Wardsville; Keith (Jill) Bax, Loose Creek; Jason “Henry” (Jody) Bax, Loose Creek; two brothers, Stan Luebbert, Westphalia; Ron (Abby) Luebbert, Westphalia; two sisters, Phyllis (Ralph) Brandt, Rich Fountain; Kathy (Steve) Krough, Albuquerque, NM; one sister-in-law, Margie Luebbert; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren, with a great-grandson due in March.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Ashley Bax; one grandson, Braden Bax; and a brother, Levoy Luebbert.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Anthony Viviano officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the ALS Association Mid-America Chapter or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born February 10, 1946, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Wilfred F. and Esther Ann (Kliethermes) Luebbert.
Rita attended St. Joseph Catholic School and was a 1964 graduate of Fatima High School.
She was united in marriage on October 17, 1964, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia to Elmer Bax who survives at the home.
Rita worked at International Shoe Company until 1970. She then spent the next 22 years providing child home care for her children, grandchildren, and other children in the area. Rita also worked for Scholastic for 18 years until her retirement.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia. She enjoyed catering events at the Westphalia Lions Club, walking, fishing, playing cards, family gatherings and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Bax, Westphalia; five sons, Doug (Donna) Bax, Westphalia; Curt (Kelly) Bax, Westphalia; Mike (Stacey) Bax, Wardsville; Keith (Jill) Bax, Loose Creek; Jason “Henry” (Jody) Bax, Loose Creek; two brothers, Stan Luebbert, Westphalia; Ron (Abby) Luebbert, Westphalia; two sisters, Phyllis (Ralph) Brandt, Rich Fountain; Kathy (Steve) Krough, Albuquerque, NM; one sister-in-law, Margie Luebbert; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren, with a great-grandson due in March.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Ashley Bax; one grandson, Braden Bax; and a brother, Levoy Luebbert.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Anthony Viviano officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the ALS Association Mid-America Chapter or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So sorry to hear about the loss of your family member she will be missed
Our deepest sympathy to the Bax family.
Phyllis & Ralph Brandt, Our heartfelt sympathy is with you during this difficult time. It’s very hard to lose a sibling.
I am deeply saddened to learn the news of Rita’s passing. She touched the lives of so many through the delicious meals that she and Elmer prepared and served through the Lions Club. She always had a smile and a kind word. My sincere condolences to the family.
I will miss Rita and her fun personality. We worked together on many dinners and weddings etc… Good friend and excellent person.
So sorry for your loss. Rita was a very special lady who will missed by so many and forever be in our hearts!
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Rita will be missed.
May the Lord bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow, reminding you of treasured memories, and the gift of shared love. May he inspire you with the reflection of heaven in earth, from seeds and flowers, to the mountains and springs. And may you feel the Lord with you,walking beside you in the loneliness, taking your hand in the hardest times and carrying you the waters of grief. May you be safe and treasured in his hand. Amen
Keith, Jill & family, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with you.
Deepest condolences to all. She will be missed. Sharon Raithel
With deepest sympathy,
Kathy & Phyllis so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. Remembering all the good times we had at our family gatherings as children. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dorothy (Bexten) Birge So sorry to read the passing of Rita, our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Jerry and I want to give sympathy to Elmer and all of Rita’s family! All memories of our double dating days come flooding back and being part of their bridal party makes us smile to have been able to share the good times with them! Rita was a loving, caring lady! She lives with the angels now!
Prayers for the Bax family. So sorry for your loss. Agnes Boehm
Our deepest condolences to Elmer and all of the Bax family! Art and Ruth Bock
Elmer, Doug, Curt, Mike, Keith, Jason, spouses, siblings & grandchildren…My deepest sympathy to all of you. The loss of a loved one is never easy, especially if you look at Rita, whose character was a smiling face and full of love. A true angel here on Earth and now up in heaven. Pete Martin