Rita Jayne Poitras's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Rita Jayne Poitras

June 10, 1950 - February 2, 2026 (75 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Rita Jayne Poitras's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home

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Rita Jayne Poitras

June 10, 1950 - February 2, 2026 (75 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Rita Jayne Poitras Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Jayne Poitras of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Jayne Poitras to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lois F. Krueckeberg and Olga L. Krueckeberg (Koenemann); her husband Roger Poitras; and her sisters, Pat Post and Bonnie Hoffman.

She is survived by: her children, Brian Poitras (Mary) of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jeff Poitras (Leah) of Phoenix, Arizona and Sarah Poitras of Scottsdale, Arizona; her grandchildren, Sierra, Delilah and Miles; and her sisters, Nancy Edelen (Tom) of Monroeville, Janelle Davis (Mike) of Decatur and Becky Barker (Allen) of Wabash, Indiana. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Preferred memorials can be given to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home



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February 4, 2026

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February 4, 2026

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“In loving memory of Rita Jayne Poitras, With deepest sympathies. Tom and Laura Poitras”


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Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home- Decatur
520 N 2nd St, Decatur, IN 46733

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520 N 2nd St, Decatur, IN 46733

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