Rita M. Kraus Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita M. Kraus of Waupaca, Wisconsin, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on June 16, 2020 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roman Kraus and Marian Kraus (Ziegler); and her sister Therese Niemuth. She is survived by: her daughters, Kathy LeClair (Dan), Beth Genske (Ken Callaway), Barb (Mike) and Sue Stelzner (Dewey); her grandchildren, Courtney Marks (Nick), Brandon Stelzner (Jasmyn), Dalton Stelzner, Kendra Stelzner, Ben Kolosso (Megan), McKenzie Warholic, Michael Warholic, Arnold "AJ" Hedtke, Nicholas Stelzner, Nathan Stelzner and Whitney Shaver (Mike); her stepgrandson Alex LeClair; her great grandchildren, Brock Kolosso, Elijah Kolosso, Nolan Kolosso, Tenley Marks, Teagen Marks and Vivian Shaver; her sister Mary Jane Baehman (Jim); her brother-in-law Ken Niemuth; and her close friends, Sandy, Lois and Bethums. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins.
Rita's Funeral Mass will be recorded and a link to view will be placed on her obituary page on our website and also our Facebook page for those not able to attend or are uncomfortable due to Covid-19.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the Spierings Cancer Foundation and Kathy's Hospital Hospitality House.
