Rita M Bertsch Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita M Bertsch in Bloomington, Minnesota, who passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Rita had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Rita may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Avis Stovall and Vernon Stovall; her former husband Frank Bertsch; and her sister Colleen Henkel. She is survived by: her husband Wendell Pittenger; her sons, Jim Pittenger (Jeanne Ronayne) and Bob Pittenger (Sheilagh Johnson); and her stepchildren, Jeff Bertsch (Diane), Steve Bertsch (Donna) and Carrie Bleile (Loras). She is also survived by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Rita's name to the Rochester Area Foundation or the Rochester Symphony.