Rita Olenchek

Rita Ann Olenchek Passed away April 23, 2023 at age 93. Rita (nee Lettenberger) was born and spent her childhood in St. Nazianz. After moving to Milwaukee, she graduated from Juneau HS and worked at Omar Bakery where she met her beloved husband of 70 years, Bernard Olenchek. She is survived by her sons Larry (Marna) and Ron (Kitty), grandchildren Jorie and Steven Olenchek, step-granddaughter Kelly (Dean) Kovnesky, step-great grandchildren Collin and Cole Kovnesky, and sister-in-law Rose McGrath. Rita was a longtime employee of Walgreens, an avid reader, and member of St. Anthony's Menomonee Falls. She enjoyed wintering in Las Vegas and taking her regular junkets to the Island Casino where she met many wonderful friends. Rita enjoyed tending her backyard birdfeeder and watching wildlife cross her property. Visitation will be held Friday, May 5 from 9:30-11 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church, N74W13604 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls. Mass to follow at 11 AM. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Bernard at St. Anthony's Cemetery. Mom, you will always be loved, remembered, and dearly missed!