Rita Mae ZOFF

1926 - 2021

Rita Mae ZOFF obituary, 1926-2021, St Paul, MN

Rita Mae ZOFF

1926 - 2021

BORN

1926

DIED

2021

Rita ZOFF Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 30, 2021.
Died unexpectedly on May 23, 2021 at her home in Roseville MN. Rita was born March 19, 1926 in St. Paul, MN to Dewey and Henrietta (Theders) O'Brien. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel Zoff; her parents; brothers, Jack and Jerry O'Brien; and daughter-in-law, Bobbie Resler Zoff. Survived by children, JoAnne, Gregory, Michael (Trish Woodhouse), Carol (Bob Powell) and Susan; grandchildren, John Sellner (Todd Billington), Daniel Sellner, Mark Zoff (Sofia Becker), Joseph Pelton (Rylie), Laurel Zoff Pelton and Zachary Rose; , great grandson Winston Zoff; sister Mary Kaye Love and brother Joe O'Brien. Rita was a 1943 graduate of Wilson High School, continuing to attend their annual reunions until recently. She bowled and golfed long into her 80s and loved her involvement with the people and activities of Maternity of Mary parish. She had a great gift for friendship. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 1 at Maternity of Mary Church, 1414 N. Dale St. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation at church 1 hour prior to Mass. Memorials preferred to Joseph's Coat or donor's choice.


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June 25, 2021

Michelle (O´Neill) Olson posted to the memorial.

June 25, 2021

Michelle (O´Neill) Olson posted to the memorial.

June 1, 2021

Susan and Lois Iepson posted to the memorial.

Michelle (O´Neill) Olson

June 25, 2021

So sorry to hear about your mom. We have so many great memories from growing up next door to you. We hope that your memories of her will bring you peace.

Michelle (O´Neill) Olson

June 25, 2021

So sorry to hear about your mom. We have a lot of great memories about growing up next door to your family. We hope your memories of her bring you peace.

Susan and Lois Iepson

June 1, 2021

I am sorry my mother and I couldn't attend...we loved your mom so very much...so very sorry for your loss..

Mary Leonard

June 1, 2021

Dear Joanne, Greg, Mike, Carol, and Susan,

Thinking of you all today. Losing a mother at any age is not easy. You´ll be surprised at the times you think about her. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the mass and celebration of her life.

I have fond memories of her kindness towards me. I appreciate she reached out to me in a letter in the last year when I had cancer.

My sympathy.

Denny Widmer

May 30, 2021

Zoff Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Rita. My parents, Hank and Louise Widmer knew Rita and Mel very well. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Denny

Pam Toogood Hulstrand

May 30, 2021

Zoff family, I went to the obituaries to search for a different one and there at the top was your mom's. My deepest sympathies. Our parents were friends through the years and now they are all gone. God Bless you all.

Betty Schneider

May 30, 2021

To Rita's Family, Your mother, grandmother and great grandson Winston, She was so proud of all of you and spoke so fondly of you. I knew Rita from Maternity of Mary Church Bible Study and cherished the time we enjoyed together. May she rest in peace. My love and prayers, Betty Schneider

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