SCHAEFER, Rita (nee Bitzenhofer) beloved wife of 62 years to the late Richard Schaefer, loving mother of Debbie (Joe) Rahn, Dave (Vicki) Schaefer, Tom (Kathleen) Schaefer and Susan (Cary) Holtkamp, dear grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 13. Sister of Mary Lou (late Jack) Kiefer, John (late Judy), Jim (Carol), Jerry (Diane), Joe (Peggy) Bitzenhofer, Elaine (Ron) Ramer, and the late Sally (Pete) Georgeton. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at age 89. Rita worked with her husband Richard helping to establish and run the Northside K of C Bingo and Sports Complex for many years. Rita was also a devoted life long Reds fan. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, 45224 on SUNDAY, February 6 from 3-5 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Church, 3565 Hubble Rd., White Oak, 45247 on MONDAY, February 7at 10 AM. Donations can be made to EWTN or Crossroads Hospice. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com