Rita L. Bohnenstiehl passed away on December 18, 2019 at the age of 97. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Wife of Kenneth E. Bohnenstiehl Sr. Mother of Gerard, Laura, the late Linda and the late Mary Jean. Grandmother of 12. Rita was also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and family member who will miss her dearly.
Rita relished being active after retirement from the postal service, especially with the Senior Citizens of Jefferson Parish. She enjoyed sewing and knitting. Rita would knit baby hats and give them to the hospitals, one of the many kindhearted gestures she would was known for.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 West Metairie Ave. Metairie, LA 70003, on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:00AM. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM until service time. Interment will follow at a later date.
To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com
