Rita Kluth
October 30, 1937 – October 11, 2026
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Ritamae Jane Kluth, lovingly known as Rita, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, at the age of 88, just 19 days shy of her 89th birthday.
Born on October 30, 1937, to Gustave and Mazie Zerbel. Rita found joy in life’s simple pleasures, whether it was listening to music, dancing, chatting on the phone, spending time with her grandchildren, taking long car rides or discovering a good place to eat. These little things brought happiness to her days and created memories that her family will cherish for years to come.
She was married to her loving husband, Floyd Kluth for 56 years residing in Pardeeville, WI until Floyd’s passing in 2013.
Above all, Rita leaves behind a family who loved her deeply and will forever hold her close in their hearts. Her legacy lives on through her three daughters; Pamela Kluth (Randy Bakovka), Rhonda (Dan) Tollison, Becky Rosol (Andy Hess), five grandchildren; Adam (Brooke) Livingston, Corey (Caitie) Rosol, Samantha (Jaime) Perkins, Cole Tollison, Haley (Paul) Boyer, great-grandchildren; Kylie, Emma, Shaelynn, Braylee, Isla, plus one on the way, cousin; Eleanor, nieces; Penny, Shelly, Kristi, sister in law; Carol Kluth, and close friend; Linda.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Gustave and Mazie Zerbel, husband; Floyd Kluth, sister; Marlene Kluth, children; Randy and Mark Kluth, grandchildren; Angela and Michael (Mikey) Larson, great-grandchild; Brady Alexander, nephew; Scott Kluth.
Rest peacefully, Rita. May the music play on, may the dancing never end, and may there always be one more beautiful road to travel and one more good place to eat. You will always be loved, and you will never be forgotten!
Keeping family’s wishes, a private celebration of Rita’s life will be held at a later date with close family.