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Rita Felton Obituary
Rita A. Felton, 78, of Plover, died Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Ministry St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point.
She was born on March 21, 1938, in Burlington, to the late R. William and Leona (Wiemer) Rittmann and was a graduate of Thomas Aquinas High School in Waterford. She later graduated from the Certified Nursing Assistant program at Mid-State Technical College. In 1956, she was married to Robert Felton in Waterford. He preceded her in death in 1979.
Rita, a longtime resident of both Wood and Portage Counties, worked as a CNA at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards, retiring in 2004. She had been a member of St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover and she enjoyed gardening, decorating, sewing, flowers, bird watching, travel and she was an avid reader and history buff.
Survivors include her sons and daughters, Charles (Janet) Felton of Wisconsin Rapids, Greg (Shelly) Felton of Fond du Lac, Rhonda Felton of Nekoosa, Debra (Roy) Hopfensperger of Plover, Kelly Felton and Kim (Mike Meddaugh) Ladwig both of Medford; grandchildren, Jeffrey Felton, Nicole (Tim) Meyer, Nathan Felton, Stephanie (Eric) Kuehn, Tim (Teresa) Felton, Lucas (Lynn) Hopfensperger, Ryan (Lauren Liske) Hopfensperger, Sara Ladwig, Jason Felton, Ariel (Paul) O'Mara, Eric Botcher and Kaylyn Smith; great-grandchildren, Logan Meyer, Savannah Drake-Felton, Austen Kuehn, Brody Hopfensperger, Hadley Hopfensperger, Adelyn O'Mara, Lennon O'Mara and Rylan Smith; sisters, Marylee Blodgett, Jeanne (Dave) Ketterhagen, Jayne (Bill) Rice and Georgiann (Dwain) Knapp.
She is further survived by special friends and family: Tim Ladwig; Barb, Pat, Anita, Terry and all her other friends at Maywood Apartments; and all her new friends at Willowbrook on Lilac Lane; CCCW (Dixie and Fawn); Danielle, Bradlee, Jack and Isaac Smith; Taylor and Summer Smith; David Hope and Richard Von Trapp.
In addition to her parents and husband, Rita was preceded in death by her son, Robert William, Jr.; and brother, Ronald Rittmann.
The memorial service for Rita will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Pisarski Community Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2911 Plover Road, Plover. Deacon Vern Linzmeier will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.
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Phillip J. Janowski
June 28, 2016
Charles, Greg, and sisters and families. So sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. May God rest her soul. I will remember Rita in my prayers.
Bill and Linda Konkol
June 21, 2016
Debbie, Roy, and Family,
May the Lord grant you peace, comfort, & courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to hold forever in your hearts. Know we care and you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time of loss.
Jenny Vetrone
June 20, 2016
I am so very sorry to hear of Rita's passing . I use to work with Rita at Edgewater Haven . She was a great caretaker and coworker . Always had a smile on her face .
Jenny Vetrone
June Kubisiak
June 15, 2016
Dear Friends,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Rita. She was always such a kind soul and I am happy to have been blessed to know her. Please know that Kuby and I are thinking of all of you. Hugs and prayers to all.
June 15, 2016
I am sad to hear of Rita's passing away. My sympathy to the whole family. I loved Rita's laugh and stories. She will be missed. Rhonda K.
June 15, 2016
Kim, Kelly and the rest of the family,
You have our condolences on Rita's passing. Unfortunately, Elaine and I will not be able to attend the service. We knew your family well, and we became friends. Kim, you hold a special place in our heart. Rita will be missed, and we will pray for her and the family. Just remember she will always be with you in spirit whenever you remember her. Take care and God bless,
Larry and Elaine
June 14, 2016
Rita's friends at the Adult Day Center extend their sympathy to the family. We are all very grateful to have had the chance to know her. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family
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