Passed away peacefully on April 27, 2017 Preceded in death by father Bernard Lemke; step father Gerald Lynch; mother Dorothy Lynch; step sister Shirley Smith. Survived by many cousins, and friends at Central Towers. Rita was a woman of strong faith. She loved snow-capped mountains, sunsets, birds & animals (especially cats, meerkats & penguins). She enjoyed reading mysteries & had a lifelong interest in photography. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday (5/3) 11:00 AM at CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul, with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Special thanks to St. Louis Catholic Church, Central Towers & Cerenity Humboldt Transitional Care. 651-777-2600 sandbergfuneralhome.com

Published in Pioneer Press on Apr. 30, 2017