Rita A. Long Obituary
Rita A. Long (Appleton, Wisconsin) passed away on October 24, 2026. Rita, born on January 1, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita A. Long to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Ellen Long and Walter Ellen; her husband Tom Geerdts; her brother Jim Long; and her brother-inlaw John Lucas.
She is survived by: her siblings, Tom Long (Kathy), Patricia Lucas, Kathleen Long and O. P.; her nieces and nephews, Colleen McFarland (John), Kevin Long (Peggy), Patrick Long, Sheila Long and Eileen (Dennis Van); and her great-nephew Tom Geerdts. She is also survived by many cousins and close friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (312 S State St, Appleton, WI 54911). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sinsinawa Dominicans (https://www.sinsinawa.org) 585 County Road Z Sinsinawa, WI 53824, Brewster Village Endowment Fund 3300 W. Brewster St. Appleton, WI 54914, or Fox Valley Memory Project 1800 Appleton Road Menasha, WI 54952.
