Rita B. Daley Reif

Reif, Rita B. (Daley) Age 83, of White Bear Lake. Joined her beloved husband Bob on May 30. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Survived by children: Kathy (Bob) Anderson; David (Rita); Corie (Paul) Lindemann; Sally (Glenn) DelGiudice; Luci (Matt) Struck; Tony (Noelle). 21 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Sisters Josephine Trotter and Roberta Butler, both of Akron, OH & many relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Bob, infant son, Mark, sister Dorothy Mayes and brother Al Daley. Former member of the White Bear Lake Historical Society & St. John’s Hospital Auxiliary. A nurse, opera aficionado, Twins fan, tennis player, water lover, fine Italian cook and discriminating shopper, she was known for her strength, style, grace, sense of humor, beautiful smile and big warm hugs. Visitation 4 – 8 PM THURSDAY (6/2) at MUELLER MEMORIAL LAKE CHAPEL, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., WBL, & 1 hr. prior to Mass at church. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM FRIDAY (6/3) at ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave. Interment St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery. Many thanks to the caregivers at Waverly Gardens and HealthEast Hospice for their care and support. Memorials preferred to the Rita Reif Nursing Scholarship Fund, C/O HealthEast Foundation, 1690 University Ave. #250, St. Paul, MN 55104.