Rita Rae Muehlhause, was born August 26, 1929 in Galesburg, Illinois and passed away on May 5, 2012 in Dallas, Texas.She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Charlotte Malmborg. Rita is survived by her four daughters, Vicki Johnson, Melissa Benson, Monica Muehlhause-Horn, and Mindy Muehlhause; grandsons, Beau Benson and wife, Amy, and Dustin Benson; and great grand-daughter, Anna Loie Benson.A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 10:00am at Restland Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75243, Garden of Reflections.Rita was a devoted Mother, talented writer and musician. She will be deeply missed.Please send the family condolences and sign the guestbook on this website.