Rita Irene Frankiewicz

Rita Irene (Feit) Frankiewicz, 83 of Butternut WI, was called home to rest on May 6th, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Rita was born on Dec. 23rd, 1935 in Park Falls, WI. She was the daughter of Peter and Arlene Feit and sibling of Nancy (Eddie) Miller and Joan (Jerry) Gruber. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Joseph Frankiewicz, parents, Peter and Arlene Feit, sister and brother-in-law Joan and Jerry Gruber, her brother-in-law Eddie Miller, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Millie and Leon Podrez. Rita graduated from Lincoln High School, Park Falls, WI in 1953 and married Raymond Frankiewicz on October 30th, 1953 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Park Falls, WI. Rita and Ray moved to Chicago and were employed at GM until their first son, Gary, was born in 1956. They moved to Butternut, WI in 1957 and began farming the family farm where they raised 8 amazing children and 5 step children. Rita had dedicated her life to her family of 8 children; Gary (Jane) Frankiewicz of Spooner, WI, Karen (Jack) Sellek of Eastport, NY, Linda (Jeff) Hill, Glidden, WI, Duane (Patti) Frankiewicz, Spooner, WI, Brian (Donna) Frankiewicz, Butternut, WI, Cindy Frankiewicz, Blanchardville, WI, Ellen (Robb) Rebne, Plymouth, MN, Ramie (Jenny) Frankiewicz, Hammond WI, and 5 step children Kim (Kurt) Kirsten, Park Falls, Jeff (Jessie), Gruber, Lakeville, MN, Jerry (Dina) Gruber of Mascoutah, IL, Peter Gruber, Marshall, WI, Robbie (Lisa) Gruber, 17 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Rita loved attending various school and sporting events of her children and grandchildren over a span of 58 years, from 1963 until Thursday, May 2nd, 2019, when she watched her great granddaughter hit 2 homeruns in honor of Grandma’s attendance. Anyone who has had the privilege to cross paths with Rita, knows she loved nothing more than being on-the-go and helping people. It was not unusual for Rita to hold 2-3 jobs at any one time, even into her 60’s and 70’s. Some of her many accomplishments include farming, owning and operating Ray’s Fairlane Grocery, driving “elderly” people (while she herself was 83) to their various appointments, participating in various church responsibilities (catechist, communion giver, reader and singer), catering, school bus driving and her biggest dream, owning Dream Maker Bridal Shoppe. Rita lived life in a way that made everyone feel like family; there were no bounds to her love. She will be truly missed by her large family and many friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 11, 2019 at 10:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Butternut. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara and Deacon Chet Ball will co-officiate. A visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with a Parish Prayer at 7:00pm and on Saturday at the church from 9:00am until the hour of the service. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Cecelia Catholic Cemetery in Butternut. The Novitzke Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.novitzkefuneralhome.com

Rita Irene Frankiewicz

December 23, 1935 - May 6, 2019