Rita Margaret Eckstein's Obituary
Rita Eckstein, age 90 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 26th, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Mary Boushele.
Rita was always called trouble, but in the best way. Rita had a deep love for cards, Packer games, bingo but her greatest love was her five kids. Rita’s grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren were the apples of her eye. She wanted nothing more than for each and every one of them to feel loved or “whatever the heck it is”. Rita was a firecracker, in every regard. She was strong, always quick to crack a joke and a true force to be reckoned with. She will be deeply missed for her endless compassion, wisdom and character.
She is survived by and her memory will be cherished by; a son, Richard L. (Maureen); three daughters, Vickie (Kerry) Schmidt, Judy (Ken) Cram and Donna Mauk all of Oshkosh; grandchildren, Sandra (Russ Goble) Schmidt, Jeremy Schmidt; Jason (Crystal) Cram, Kelly Cram, Justin (Rebecca) Mauk, Andrea (Andrew) Kenyon; Matthew Malchow, Elliot (Leeanna) Eckstein and Spencer Eckstein. She is further survived by 10 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many very dear friends.
Rita was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeannie and her husband Robert Eckstein, a brother William Boushele, four sisters, Beatrice Holmquist, Betty Miller, Marge Boushele and Jean Veith. Rita’s family also wanted to extend a sincere THANK YOU to Rita’s amazing caretakers, Dawn, Kelly, Kim and Heather. They took excellent care of her for years and were with her until the end.
Funeral services for Rita will be held in Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home (865 S Westhaven Oshkosh) on Tuesday September 13, at 12:00 PM with Deacon Nancy Behm officiating. Inurnment will be held in Lake View Memorial Park. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:30 AM until the hour of services.
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