Rita K. Krasselt, a beacon of love and generosity, left this world on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of 72, to begin her great adventure in her heavenly home. Born on September 18, 1951, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, Rita’s life was a tapestry woven with the threads of kindness, dedication, and unwavering love for her family. She passed away peacefully at House of The Dove in Marshfield, Wisconsin, surrounded by her two daughters and with the love of her adoring family.
Her funeral services, a celebration of a life lived to the fullest, will be held at 11AM on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spencer. Rita will be laid to rest in Salem Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Sherman, where she will be surrounded by the beauty of the countryside, she so adored. Family and friends are invited to gather and share memories of Rita on Friday from 4PM to 7PM at Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer and again at the church from 10AM until time of service. The honor of pallbearer belongs to her family, who will carry her legacy forward with every step they take.
A proud graduate of Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Rita carried with her the values of hard work and education throughout her life. Along with her husband Jim she channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into owning and operating their own business “Plan-It Earth” in Marshfield and Spencer, where her leadership and vision were as clear as her commitment to her clients and colleagues. Rita’s legacy as a businesswoman was marked by her integrity and the meaningful relationships she built along the way.
Rita’s journey through life was as vibrant and colorful as the gardens she so lovingly tended. Her passion for the natural beauty of flowers, from the bold mums and lilies to the delicate stargazers and tulips, All were a reflection of her own beautiful soul. Rita found joy in the simple pleasures of life: the songs of birds, the warmth of the sun on her face as she picked blueberries, and the contentment that came from knitting, canning, and baking her famous rhubarb cake and chocolate chip cookies.
Her love story with James Krasselt began on a beautiful day in August 1998, and together they created a family that was her pride and joy. Rita’s heart swelled with love for her children, Tracy (Steve) LaPointe of Stratford, Lisa Rae (Jason) Schilling of Marshfield, Joseph (Kayla) Krasselt of Duluth, MN, James Matthew (Jenna) Krasselt of Denver, IA, and Jameson (Shannon) Krasselt of Marshfield. As a grandmother, Rita’s legacy blossomed further through her cherished grandchildren, Claire, Bryce, Lydia, Natalie, Audrey, Nash, Maeve, Marigold, Christian, and Hannah. Each of them was a unique petal in the garden of her life.
Rita’s siblings, Donald (Brenda) Strowzewski, Linda (Jake) Dick, and George (Carol) Strowzewski, shared in the joys and sorrows of life with her, and their bond was unbreakable. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Rose (Pankratz) Strowzewski, and her niece, Linday Zoelke, whose memories remain a cherished part of her story.
Rita’s life was a testament to the power of love, the strength of family, and the beauty of creating a life filled with joy and purpose. Her spirit, a radiant light in this world, will continue to shine through the lives of those she touched. Let us celebrate Rita K. Krasselt, a truly remarkable woman, whose warmth and kindness were the cornerstones of a life well-lived.
If desired, memorials in Rita’s name can be sent to the family for upgrades and improvements at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Sherman.
Rita’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.
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