Rita Rose Rehm

Rita Rose Berkemeyer Rehm, age 98, of Oppelo, Arkansas, passed away on December 15, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1927, in St. Vincent, Arkansas, to the late Clemons Adolph Berkemeyer and Mary Elizabeth Wiedower Berkemeyer. A lifelong and devoted member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Rita lived a life deeply rooted in prayer and faith. Her strong Catholic beliefs guided her daily life, her devotion to family, and her service to others. She was a hardworking homemaker who loved playing dominoes, cards, traveling, and spending time with her family. Rita was a devoted wife and mother, a woman of quiet strength, and a shining example of unwavering faith. She was the proud mother of nine children and leaves behind a lasting family legacy. Rita was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Albert Joseph Rehm; her parents; six sisters, Sis. Herman Joseph Berkemeyer, Marie (Johnny) Beck, Louise (Emil) Sponer, Pat (Ed) Stout, Sis. Anita Berkemeyer, and Helen (Ralph) Ward; and four brothers, Carl (Mildred) Berkemeyer, Bernard (Lucille) Berkemeyer, Herman (Bernice) Berkemeyer, and John (Sue) Berkemeyer. She is survived by her children: Tom (Mary) Rehm of Texas; Larry (Melissa) Rehm of Atkins; Brenda Engelhoven of North Little Rock; Robert (Penny) Rehm of Oppelo; Kathy (Lavan) Stane of Oppelo; Barney (Pam) Rehm of Little Rock; Trina (Greg) Mallett of Oklahoma; Kevin (Crystal) Rehm of Springfield; and Joe Rehm of Conway. She also leaves 27 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren, with one great-grandchild and three great-great-grandchildren expected to arrive in 2026. Rita is also survived by her siblings, Paula (Jim) Patton of North Little Rock, Marilyn (George) Riedmueller of Oppelo, and Ray (Pat) Berkemeyer of Morrilton, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on December 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Father Stephen Hart officiating. Burial to follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, with the Rosary at 1:30 p.m. before the mass. Pallbearers will be Dave Rehm, Sean Rehm, Bobby Rehm, Jason Rehm, Matt Stane, Ben Rehm, Andy Rehm, and Jon Mallett. Rita’s life was a testament to faith, family, and service. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Rita Rose Rehm

November 27, 1927 - December 15, 2025