Rita Jean Rende, age 78 passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Rita was born August 29, 1943.
Rita worked at Snyder manufacturing as a QC inspector. In 1973, she married Joe Rende and moved to Okinawa, Japan. In 1975, the Rende family relocated to North Carolina, where Rita joined the US Air Force Reserves. She went to X-ray school at Shepard Air Force Base, Texas and had various assignments over the next 20 years. In 1981, she and Joe moved to Papillion, Nebraska where she worked in the radiology department at the Base Hospital. Rita retired from the Air Force Reserves in 1996 with the rank of Master Sergeant. Rita completed her degree in radiation technology at Clarkson College, and worked at Midlands Hospital until her retirement in 2005. She was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church.
Rita leaves behind a Husband, Daughter, 3 Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Grandchildren.
Contributions in Rita's memory may be made to Siena Francis House or to the Rende Family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KahlerDolceMortuary.com for the Rende family.