Rita Marie Hetzel Obituary

The family announces the passing of Rita Marie Hetzel of Upper Sandusky, Ohio on September 10, 2026. Rita, born on February 3, 1961, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Marie Hetzel to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vincente T. and Maria Rodriguez (Coronado); and her brother Luis Rodriguez. She is survived by: her children, Brandon Hetzel (Valarie) and Melissa Roszman (Todd) of Upper Sandusky; her grandchildren, Gage, Cole Roszman and Hunter Hetzel; and her siblings, Vincent Rodriguez Jr. (Norma Jean) of Upper Sandusky, Irene Bess (late Ralph) of Harpster, Maria Rodriguez of Boerne, Beatrice Human (George) of Kirby and Lisa Johnson (Robert) of Upper Sandusky.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home (476 S Sandusky Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wyandot County Council on Aging or to Lucas-Batton to assist with funeral expenses, and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky.