MADISON - Rita Kay Linde, age 71, of Fitchburg, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by love. Rita always knew how to keep moving. Over the years, she lived and loved in Madison, Austin, Texas, Green Bay, Wis., and Minneapolis, Minn., and surrounding areas. Rita touched lives and made friends up until the very end and will be deeply missed by many.

Born Rita Kay Kill on May 24, 1954, in Morris, Minn., she was the daughter of Leonard and Katherine (Jost) Kill. Rita worked as an insurance broker and business owner for many years. She had the pleasure of building a business and career with her dear friend, Kay. Finally retiring with her diagnosis at 69. Rita raised three children of her own and was happy to have special friends call her ‘Mama Rita.’

Rita enjoyed spending time with friends, family, and her crazy dogs, Petey, Gus, Izzy and Buddy. She loved to travel, especially enjoying her times in Mexico and lakeside in Northern Wisconsin.

Rita would want to be remembered for her helping hand, her listening ear and creating space for those who needed her.

Rita is survived by her two daughters, Leah (Branden) Schertz and Greta (Clay) Neigher; grandchildren, Molly and Miles Schertz, and Ruby and Ferris Neigher; and siblings, Bob Kill, David Kill, Lori Wiese, Ron Kill and Leo Kill; and her Claussen siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Luke Linde.

In keeping with Rita’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (www.aspca.org). Condolences may be made at LetterstoRitaKay@gmail.com.

Gunderson Fitchburg

Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road

Fitchburg, Wis.
(608) 442-5002

Rita Kay Linde

May 24, 1954 - August 10, 2025

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