Rita R. (Wise) Foos, age 85, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 peacefully surrounded by family at her home. She was born July 10, 1937 to the late Frank and Rosina (Swint) Wise in Peru Twp., Ohio, and was a 1956 graduate of Monroeville High School. She retired from MAPA Pioneer in Willard after 38 years. Rita was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Willard where she was a member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and the Altar Rosary Society, and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed cooking, catering, canning, playing cards, but most of all her family.
She is survived by her husband, Vincent R. Foos, whom she married February 7, 1959; one son, David V. Foos of Oberlin; one daughter, Linda R. (Mike) Reyome of Lady Lake, Florida; two granddaughters, Lisa (Andy) Juette and Amy Martens, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Shelly Hahler, and eight siblings, Richard (Rita; Olive) Wise, Norma (Walter) Baum, Ambrose "Jake" (Geneva) Wise, Eugene (Louann) Wise, Raymond (Dorothy) Wise, Urban "Joe" (Elizabeth) Wise, Anna (Raymond, living) Knoll, and Mary (Joseph) Phillips.
Friends may call at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Willard with Fr. Zachary Brown and Fr. Michael Diemer concelebrating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Willard. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or School. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Allan and Anita Hahler - Dec 29, 2022
Vince and family we are so sorry for your loss. Rita was the sweetest lady! May you find comfort in your many sweet memories of her. She will continue to watch over you all with love.
Cynthia Lewellen Branham - Dec 28, 2022
My sincere condolences on Rita's passing. What a nice lady she was! She was good friends with my mother, Hazel Lewellen, and they worked together at the Pioneer sewing plant. May our merciful Father grant you comfort and peace at this difficult and sad time. RIP Rita.
Rick and Connie Bores - Dec 28, 2022
Vince and Families, so very sorry to hear of Rita's passing. She was the sweetest lady and loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May your memories give you comfort. Prayers for you all 🙏🏻
Chris Popa - Dec 27, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Praying you feel God's arms around you as you weep.
Jim Stockmaster - Dec 27, 2022
Vince, Dave and Linda You have my sincere sympathy on the passing of Rita. She was a beautiful person and will be missed by many. Keep the memories to give you comfort. RIP Rita.
Darlene Brown King - Dec 27, 2022
Condolences to Rita's family. I worked with Rita at MAPA Pioneer sewing plant for a while before going to the big plant. She was a kind soul. Loved her laugh. Always nice to everyone. Bless you.
Rhonda Jester - Dec 27, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Rita. What a gentle soul she had! I used to do her hair for many years !I’ll never forget all the sweet potatoes she gave my family! RIP
Francine (Doan)Smith - Dec 27, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to the family. I grew up in Steuben and remember the Foos’s as great neighbors. Hold on to all those dear memories.
Mary Harmon - Dec 27, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rita. I worked with her at the sewing factory, she was such a beautiful person, and will be missed by many.
BETH & BRANDON WURGESS - Dec 27, 2022
Our thoughts & prayers are with you; Uncle Vince, Linda & Dave. We will always remember sweet Aunt Rita as being compassionate, loving & welcoming to EVERYone. No one could tell her in advance of a visit or she felt she needed to prepare a smorgasbord. The angels are sure to be rejoicing with full bellies. RIP Aunt Rita, you will be missed greatly.
Scarlett Adams - Dec 27, 2022
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of sweet Miss Rita🙏🏻RIP dearest Wife, Mother, grandmother and friend
Jolynn Hampton - Dec 27, 2022
So sorry to read about Rita's passing. Such a nice person which is how our Lord wa.ts us all to be. Hugs especially to Linda
Rick Reed - Dec 27, 2022
David and Family, sorry to hear about your moms passing. Prayers!
Jim, Sandy, Luke and Ben Blum - Dec 27, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Prayers. I always enjoyed talking to Rita and learning about our families history and relation. I have a lot of respect for the Foos family and for Rita and Deacon Vince being there for us when we were married and when my parents passed away. Thank you.
Joe and Janene Reiderman - Dec 27, 2022
Our hearts are hurting for your loss of Rita. She was always such a sweet lady whom we enjoyed talking to. May the many memories that you have created with her bring you comfort. God Bless all of You.
Karen Wilson - Dec 27, 2022
I am sorry to hear of Rita's passing. She was a good friend to my Mother in the MAPA Pioneer days
Peggy Opatken - Dec 27, 2022
So sorry Vince to hear of Rita's passing. She was always so friendly at church. May she rest in peace
Dorothy Seidel - Dec 27, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Rita was a special friend always a kind loving person, and always concerned about everybody else then herself. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel she will be greatly missed.
Jim and Marlene Henry - Dec 27, 2022
Vince, Dave and Linda- we just learned of Rita receiving her heavenly reward. What a joy for them and sadness for us. I always felt better after talking with her and she was always a source of encouragement. May the memories give you comfort.
Janet Hines - Dec 26, 2022
Vince and family. I am so sorry for the loss of Rita. She was a wonderful person who did so much for others. We had so much fun doing dinners for families. The heavens have gained a very special Angel.
Larry & Marsha Predieri - Dec 26, 2022
Vince and family we are so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Ken and Donna Hay - Dec 26, 2022
Vince, David and Linda, we are so sorry to hear about Rita. We always had so much fun playing cards with Rita and Vince. We loved her laugh. Thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Linda and Mike Veletean - Dec 26, 2022
My heart broke when I heard of Rita’s passing. She will be missed by so many family members and friends. God be with her and with all her family. Angels are with you Rita. Rest In Peace. Sympathy and prayers for Vince and all of Rita’s family.
