MARGARET RHEA

Margaret Rhea, 98, of Fort Morgan, Colo., died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan.

She was born Oct. 1, 1914 in Arlington to Henry and Ella Pheiffer. She graduated from Arlington High School and Van Sant School of Business in Omaha. She married Joseph C. Rhea on April 8, 1939, and soon after they moved to Fort Morgan to own and operate a motel business there.

She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Fort Morgan.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews and Linda McAlister, a very special neighbor and friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and three sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Arlington Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Arlington Education Foundation, c/o Arlington Public School, 705 N. Ninth St., Arlington, NE 68002.