Rita Anna Zenner Obituary
We announce the death of Rita Anna Zenner of Northfield, Minnesota, who passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 92. Rita Anna will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Anna Zenner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Phillip Opatz and Helen Opatz (Barton); her husbands, Gerald Rutz and James Zenner; her brother Vince Opatz; and her grandson Jesse Schultz.
She is survived by: her children, Michael (Letti) of Northfield, Patrick (Jami) of Prior Lake, Anne Buchholz (Roger) of River Falls, WI, Mark (Kim) of Minneapolis, Jane Martin (Dan) of Washington, PA, Jacqueline Schultz (Jeffrey) of Cottage Grove and Matthew (Linda) of Minneapolis; her sisters, Sylvia Opatz of Little Falls, Julie Dzieweczynski (Larry) of West St and Duff Opatz (Linda) of Hudson, WI; and her sister-in-law Sandy Opatz of Eagan. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.
