Lorge, Rita J.

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• Obituary: 7 Jan 2018; APC

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Obituary:
Neenah, Wisconsin - Rita J. Griffin, age 94, of Neenah passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 5, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah with her beloved family by her side. She was born on November 3, 1923 in Bear Creek, Wisconsin, daughter of the late August and Laura (DuPont) Lorge. On December 27, 1943 she married Michael T. Griffin at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bear Creek. Their marriage was blessed with 11 children and 45 wonderful years before Michael preceded her in death on February 23, 1988. Rita was a hard worker and held down several jobs, all the while raising her large family. She was a long-time member of St. Gabriel Parish in Neenah. Rita enjoyed doing crafts, cooking and baking, and cherished time spent with her beloved family which she was so proud of. Rita would spend all year making sure that she had hand-made gifts for her family by Christmas. She will be remembered as a strong-willed woman with a kind and very loving heart.
She is survived by her daughters: Joan Mindel, Charlotte (Merlin) Stingle, Theresa (Randy) Schutt, Robin (Tom) Gilbertson; her sons: Michael (Judy) Griffin, Leon (Kaye) Griffin, David (Lisa) Griffin, Clifford Griffin, William (Vicki) Griffin, Douglas (Sandra) Griffin; 23 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her sister, Rosanna Jensen. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Marion Taggart; daughters-in-law: Marlene Griffin and Linda Griffin; sons-in-law: James Taggart and Darrell Mindel; 10 brothers and sisters.
The Funeral Mass for Rita will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church (900 Geiger Street, Neenah) with Father Larry Seidl officiating. Friends will be received directly at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for Rita is being established to benefit St. Gabriel Parish.
The family would like to thank the ICU staff at Theda Clark for your honesty, care, and compassion.
Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 722-7151 Condolences: www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan. 7, 2018

Rita married Griffin, Michael 27 Dec 1943. Michael was born 6 Nov 1920; died 23 Feb 1988. [Group Sheet]