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Rita M Kush Tate

23 Jan 1936 – 1 Aug 2025

Birth	23 Jan 1936
Death	1 Aug 2025
Cemetery	Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery Krakow , Nance County , Nebraska , USA
Added by	Judy Johnson on 01 Aug 2025
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/285425936

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Rita M. Tate, 89, of Genoa, died on Friday, August 1, 2025 in Genoa. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Thursday, August 7 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa. Visitation is from 5:00- 7 pm Wednesday with a 7:00 pm Vigil to follow, all at Church. Burial is in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Krakow, NE. Rita was born on January 23, 1936, in Genoa, Nebraska, to John and Mary (Czarnick) Kush. She grew up and received her education in rural Genoa. She later received her teaching degree from Kearney State Teachers College. She went on to teach at rural schools within the community. On April 15, 1972, Rita was united in marriage to Bud Tate at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She worked at D&L from 1967-1979 and NPPD for 15 years before retiring in 1995. Rita enjoyed family, friends, baking, gardening, genealogy, sports, and staying active- especially running. Rita is survived by: Husband: Bud Tate Children: Don (Halina) Olsufka, Dave (Diana) Olsufka, Duane (Jean) Olsufka, Kathleen (Louis Wright) Olsufka, Paul Olsufka, Mary (Mike) Bellamy 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Siblings: Al (Marjorie) Kush, Ray Kush, Betty Zakrzewski Many cousins, nieces and nephews Rita is preceded in death by: Parents: John and Mary Kush Siblings: Infant brother Bernard, Louis Kush, Leonard Kush, and Edward Kush. Grandchild: Craig Olsufka

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