Rita Flicker

Rita Philomine (Hurrle), Flicker, 87, peacefully passed away July 24, 2011 at the Pierz Villa with her family by her side. She joyfully joined her beloved husband of 67 years, within a week after his death. Rita was born February 9, 1924 in Buckman, MN. She was the 14th child of Xavier and Mary (Falke) Hurrle and raised on a farm near Buckman. Losing her mother at the age of 9, the entire Hurrle family survived with lots of hard work and taking care of each other. Because her family needed her, she was unable to complete high school. Rita proudly completed her education by receiving her GED at age of 55. Rita was very involved in St. Joseph's church by teaching CCD, being President of Christian Mothers as well as volunteering at Pierz Villa Chapel. She was united in marriage on September 5, 1944 to Gerald Frank Flicker and made their home on a small farm north of Pierz. Rita and Gerald welcomed 8 children into the world, and made family a number one priority. They both taught by example to work hard and enjoy it. She often whistled the tune “whistle while you work”. Above all, Rita was known for her over abundance of good home cooking any time of the day or night. Her hospitality was shown to all guests and friends of all the children. Throughout the years, she was a dedicated farm wife, home maker and amazing mother and loving grandmother..She loved raising chickens, gardening, canning, sewing and cooking for all. After selling the farm to their son, Mark, in 1980, Rita and Gerald moved into town, where they lived their remaining years. Rita worked at variety of jobs, from the Pierz Bakery, St. Gabriel's Hospital, Home Health Care, Harmony House, and Pierz Villa. She was a strong women, surviving a triple by-pass at age 72, and small strokes during her 80's. Her strength and courage to through rehab and regained her strength is a lesson for all of us. Rita's health declined rapidly after the death of her husband Gerald on July 17, 2011. Rita is survived by her children: Gerri (Dennis) Boser of Sartell, Joyce (Dave)Radke of Maplewood, John (Jane) Flicker of New York, Carolyn (Herb) Paul of California, Pat (Greg) Norsten of Oakdale, Rosanne (Richard) Shorma of Alexandria, Mark (Hilde) Flicker of Pierz, and Mike (Rika) Flicker of Northfield.

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Rita Flicker

February 9, 1922 - July 24, 2011