Rita Brunhilde Kiefer, 79, of Orlando, FL passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Consulate Healthcare of Kissimmee.
Born in Stolp Pommern, Germany on June 7, 1936, she worked several years in various banking institutions throughout Germany and the United States, and later retired from the German Government Civil Federal Service.
Rita was a very caring person and always did a lot to help others. She volunteered several hundred hours of assistance for community service with the US Army. She was presented the noted volunteer award, “The Soaring Eagle Award”, for exceptional service to soldiers and families of the US Army in Europe.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, CW3 Thomas F. Kiefer, USA Ret.; son, Ralf Kiefer; brother, Hans Laabs; granddaughter, Stefanie Kiefer; grandson, Tommy Kiefer; and great grandson, Leon Meinders.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Greeneway Church, 3400 Hunters Creek Blvd., Orlando 32837. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Ursula and I pray that God wrap His loving arms around you Tom! Our hearts join yours and those of your family & friends in your grief –
God Bless –
Greg & Ursula
Tom, our deepest condolences. If not for you and Rita there would be no Joe and Ruth. We shared many good times and have many wonderful memories. We consider you among our best friends, actually family. You know we are always there for you, and will remember Rita with loving thoughts.
Tom,
What a lady! We shall miss her terribly.
Our prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
From all of us Greeneway Church,
Dr. Wade and Julie Mumm
Senior Pastor, Greeneway Church
Dear Tom,
We are very sad to hear that Rita passed away.
Despite of the misunderstandings we had wonderful 10 years together.
She was a lovely and magnificent woman.
We wish you all the best for the future
Jutta & Bernd