Joseph William Rita Obituary
The passing of Joseph William Rita of Chanute, Kansas occurred on October 21, 2026. Joseph, born on March 21, 1938, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph William Rita to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Rita and Katherine Rita (Corriea); his wife Charlotte Rita; his sons, Joseph Rita II and Tim Rita; and his siblings, Jack Rita, Bob Rita, Grace Vierra and Ann Fara.
He is survived by: his children, Frank Rita, Sonya Wilder, Larry Warrick, Lisa Rita, Steven Rita and Scott Rita; and his grandchildren, Rebecca Lesher, Bruce Childress, Ricky Sallee, Austin Warrick, Ryan Sallee, Aaron Warrick, Juan Borjas, Hayden Johnson, Race Sallee, Landon Warrick, Katelyn Warrick, Braylon Rita, Madden Warrick, Brooklyn Rita, Justin Rita and Cheri Atkinson.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org) and can be left with or mailed to Wickham Family Funeral Home, 500 North Forest Ave. Chanute, Kansas 66720.
