Rhonda Jean (Denger) Wittrock, 63, of Belle Plaine, Iowa passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA, under hospice care. Rhonda was born July 11, 1959 to Donald and Roberta (Carlin) Denger in Davenport, IA. She graduated from Davenport Central High School in 1977, then attended St. Ambrose University and Kirkwood Community College for graphic arts. On October 28, 1978, Rhonda married Martin Wittrock at her parent's home in Davenport. As the couple started their family, they moved several times between Eastern Iowa and California, before settling in Belle Plaine in 1991. During that time, Rhonda worked for various advertising agencies and the Amana Society's marketing department, earning several awards for her outstanding design work. In 1995, her desire to be home with her children and her entrepreneurial instincts led to her starting a screen printing and embroidery business, Wittrock T-shirts, out of the family's home. As the success of her business grew, she eventually moved it to a storefront on Main Street in Belle Plaine. Rhonda took great pride in serving the community and getting to know her customers, who many fondly referred to her as "The T-shirt Lady". More recently, Rhonda played an influential role in the family's second start-up business in Belle Plaine, Benton County Brewing Company. Through her hard work, creativity, and innovative thinking, Rhonda was the "Architect" of all that her family built. Family was everything to Rhonda and she treasured the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. Rhonda instilled her creative talents into all her kids and enjoyed having them work alongside her in various ways over the years. She also loved to travel in her RV, especially when her family could go along for the trip to make memorable experiences together. Not only was Disney one of her favorite places to visit, she took the magic of Disney to heart throughout her life. Rhonda would dream big and found ways to make those dreams come true for herself and her family. "If you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney She is survived by her husband, Marty of Belle Plaine; children, Natalie Perkins of Cedar Rapids, Jonathan Wittrock of Newhall, Melissa (Landon) Feisel of Toledo, Ian Wittrock of Belle Plaine, Kellie (John) Gourley of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Sawyer, Noelle, and Hollie Perkins, Lane, Wyatt, and Harper Feisel, Ember and Adrienne Gourley; brother, Lance (Debbie Hassi) Denger of Rio Rancho, NM; sister, Rita (Abel) Sanchez of Prior Lake, MN; and several nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Rhonda is preceded in death by her parents; and son-in-law, Scott Perkins. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Belle Plaine, IA, with Father Michael McAndrew and Deacon Joe Behounek officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine.
Visitation will be 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the church. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be made at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com.

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