Rita Eisenstadt Danziger

Rita Eisenstadt Danziger passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 90. Born in Berlin, Germany, on December 7, 1935, to Heinz and Ruth Eisenstadt, Rita fled with her family from the Nazis at the age of three, seeking safety and a new beginning in the United States. The family settled in Port Arthur, Texas, where Rita grew up and attended Thomas Jefferson High School. Rita pursued her passion for music and graduated from Lamar Institute of Technology with a degree in music. After college, she moved to Houston to begin her career as a music teacher, sharing her love of music with generations of students. Rita was set up on a blind date with David Danziger, and the two quickly fell in love, marrying six months later on June 12, 1960. Together, they built a life centered on family and community. Rita is survived by her son, Larry Danziger, and her daughter, Karen Danziger, who will cherish her memory and the warmth she brought to their lives. Rita loved teaching music and inspired countless students throughout her career. She never met a stranger—her outgoing nature and love for people made her a joy to be around. Rita delighted in entertaining and sharing her talents, often playing the piano and singing for family and friends. In her later years, she resided at The Medallion, where she enjoyed participating in activities and forming meaningful connections with residents and staff. Her favorite weekly escape was going to lunch on Fridays with her cousin, Samuel Simons. Rita will be remembered for her kindness, her devotion to music, and her unwavering love for her family. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the melodies she shared. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery, 7445 Awty School Lane, Houston, Texas 77055. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services and The Medallion, www.sevenacres.org.

Rita Eisenstadt Danziger

December 7, 1935 - January 11, 2026