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Rita Jo Wesely
21 Mar 1956 – 13 Feb 2025
| Birth | 21 Mar 1956 |
| Death | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Added by | Bill-Deb Stahly on 24 Feb 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/280126566 |
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Rita Jo Wesely , 68, of Lincoln passed away on February 13, 2025, Born March 21, 1956, in Lincoln, NE to Ralph and Arline (Benes) Wesely. Rita attended Waverly High School and earned her BA through Bellevue University. From the beginning, Rita was outspoken, interested in everything, questioning everything. She was a crusader for social justice. This was evident in her years at Lincoln High, and remained constant in her many jobs, culminating in the years at the Commission on Public Advocacy. She was a great sports fan and coached a girls softball team when in her teens. She lived her faith, whether that meant creating the "Angel Tree" at Blessed Sacrament, or serving as a lector. Rita's life was "Max-centric." Her son, Max, came first in everything, and together they were an impressive pair. They shared a detailed knowledge of "Seinfeld" episodes and could always make each other laugh. Rita knew everyone and everyone knew her. A warrior heart, wicked smart, she was a force of nature. Heaven should be prepared. Family members include her son, Max; sister Rebecca (Bob) Duncan; brothers Rod and Tom Wesely; sister-in-law Rita Jeanne Wesely; nieces and nephews. She was also raised with five Shonka cousins upon the untimely deaths of their parents. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dave. Rosary: 7:00 pm Friday, March 7, 2025, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 'O' Street. Memorial Mass: 10:00 am Saturday, March 8, 2025, St. John The Apostle Catholic Church, 7601 Vine Street. Memorials to St. John The Apostle Catholic Church. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com https://www.roperandsons.com/obit/rita-jo-wesely/
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