Rita Renee Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Renee Smith in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on April 18, 2026 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Renee Smith to show support.
As Rita departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Rita. Though Rita may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Rauen and Myrtle Rauen; and her brothers, Henry Rauen and Vince Rauen. She is survived by: her husband Robert Smith (Bob); her grandchildren, Max Thumb and Josie Pachak; her siblings, Mary Severson (Gordon), Marcia Parker (Fess), Julie Seckler (Robert), Anita Kenyon (Terry), Carl Rauen (Margret) and Roger Rauen (Rhonda); and her nephew Brad Severson. She is also survived by great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
