Rita M. Richard

Richard, Rita M. MIDDLETON/ MADISON - Rita M. Richard, age 82, died on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born near Plain, on May 13, 1924, to Henry and Marie (Riek) Lins. She married Dorman Richard in 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1985. Rita worked at various jobs while raising her children and she worked at the Department of Transportation for 15 years, retiring in 1986. She volunteered for local hospitals, the Senior Center and HospiceCare, Inc. She worked at Lands End from 1991 until 2002. Rita was the President of Dane County American Gold Star Mothers, and was a past board member of William "Sonny" Simon Post No. 8216 Womens Auxiliary, Madison Veterans Council, State Chapter of Gold Star Mother, KAYRA and Hometown Veterans Memorial Committee. Surviving are sons, Paul (Amy) of Stoughton and Dean of Waukesha; daughters, Susan (Charles) Pryce of Hendersonville, N.C., Connie (Alan) Koberle of Middleton, Marcia (John) Kocvara, of De Forest and Vicki of Fairfax, Va.; grandchildren, Jason, (Nicole) Richard, Daniel and Terry Richard, Keith and Kate Koberle, and Kelsey Kocvara; a great-granddaughter, Addison; sisters, Coletta Hying, Gertie Korbach, Lucy Rooney and Arlene (Steve) Meise; brothers, Hubert (Alice), Jerry (Glenda), LeRoy, Pete (Kathy), Roman (Karen), Fred, Mike (Betty Jo) and David (Carol) Lins; and a sister-in-law, Colleen Lins. She was preceded in death by her son, Duane in 1970; her parents, Henry, Marie and Anna (Hetzel) Lins; a sister, Sister Marilyn OSF; and three brothers, Gene, Reggie and Harry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of HospiceCare for the love, support and care given to Rita and her family. Rita was greatly loved and will be missed by her family and multitude of friends. Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com