PLOEGER, Rita M. (nee Schlitt) beloved wife of Robert J. Ploeger, loving mother of Michelle (late Eric) Rieman and Kristin Thompson, grandmother of Noah Rieman, Karli and Kelsey Farrar, Britton Rieman and Brady Thompson, sister of Mary Alice (late Harold) Kissel and the late Edward Schlitt (Kathy Kirk), also survived by numerous family members. Rita was an advocate for helping all kinds of animals, she enjoyed helping in the cafeteria at St. Xavier High School and interacting with the students. Rita passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at age 76. Visitation at St. Vivian Church, 7600 Winton Rd., 45224 on Wednesday, December 22 from 10 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com