She courted and married Ralph David Reiff Jr. in October 1965.
Rita was a military spouse and traveled to Japan, Hong Kong, The Philippine Islands, and numerous stateside military installations. During this time, she gave birth to three children, Cindy Rowe, Martin Reiff - married to Jenny Landwehr, and Thomas Reiff - married to Christi Engle
Rita was an avid golfer and bingo player. She also enjoyed family gatherings, animals, TV gameshows (especially the Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune), and playing cards (there was known to be more than a few fierce Rummy games and she always came out on top).
Rita is survived by her husband Ralph; her three children; her brothers, Gordon Willette, Lawrence Willette, and Gerald Willette; her sisters, Diane Natishak, Lorraine Stewart, and Claira Cranmer; and six grandchildren, Rebecca Beach and Stephanie Rowe, Hunter and Samuel Reiff, and Thomas Engle and Stephanie Bradley.
Rita is preceded in death by her father; Walter Willette and mother - Eva Willette; her brothers, Danny Willette; Walter Willette Jr., and Stanley Willette; and her sister, Theresa Johnscher,
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be a traditional funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local Human Society or animal shelter in her memory. Donations will be used to help animals subjected to cruelty and neglect.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WhiteChapel-GreenwoodFH.com for the Reiff family.
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