Rita P. Midtgard Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rita P. Midtgard of Montpelier, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 8, 2026 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita P. Midtgard to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Long and Florence Long (Manning); and her siblings, Edith Beem and Eddie Long. She is survived by: her husband Chris Midtgard; her children, Shannon Midtgard (Molly) of Warrensburg, Brent Midtgard (Melissa) of Angola, Teresa Whilock of Coldwater and Sarah Bowers of Montgomery; her grandchildren, Sabastian Midtgard (Kanessa), Gabrielle Midtgard, Travis Scantlen (Brianne), Tonisha Little (Jake Sawyer), Traa Little (Emily), Lilly Bowers and Elijah Bowers; and her brothers, Larry Long (Linda), Robert "Bob" Long (Sheila) and Danny Long (Ann). She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions are suggested to a humane society of the donor's choice.