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Rita Helena Maute

January 24, 1934 – July 24, 2026
Obituary of Rita Helena Maute
Rita Helena Maute, age 92, passed away peacefully at her residence. Born and raised in Elchesheim, Germany, Rita was one of seven siblings. Rita came to live in Philadelphia with relatives in 1952.

Rita was an avid gardener and caring environmentalist. She was also a talented artist—it brought her great joy and happiness to paint and share her love of art with others. Her creative talent was also expressed in her love of cooking, especially for her family.

Rita had a lifetime commitment as an associate with the Medical Mission Sisters in Philadelphia. She also loved to share her knowledge of holistic natural healing modalities with her many friends and family.

Rita loved her husband Kurt Maute, 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandsons dearly. Rita is survived by her dear husband Kurt, her daughters Ingrid and Linda (Brian), her grandchildren Michelle, Ethan, and Ian (Allison), and her 2 great-grandsons Daniel and Nolan, her sister Luise, and numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her beloved son Peter.

A celebration of life will be held for close family and friends at a future date.

"Miss me . . . but let me go"

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little but not too long,

And not with your head bowed low,

Remember the love that we once shared.

Miss me . . . but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take,

And each must go alone.

It’s all a part of the Master’s plan

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart,

Go to the friends we know,

And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds,

Miss me . . . but let me go.

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