Rita Ann Lehnertz

Rita Ann Lehnertz, 74 of Winona, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on January 20, 1943 in Rochester to Elmer and Lourene (Johnson) Radel. On April 3, 1965 she married the love of her life Charles "Chuck" Lehnertz. Together they dairy farmed for 15 years before moving to town. Once in town, she became the secretary for Winona Middle School and Winona Senior High where she worked until she retired. Rita was a very active member of Central Lutheran Church where she played a big part in the Feast dinners. She enjoyed volunteering at the senior and history centers and getting together with her long-time group of lady friends. She loved to garden and cook and was known for her potato salad and pickles. Most of all she loved her family. Rita will be missed by her husband, Chuck; daughters, Tami (Ondrej) Lubinski, Tracy Lehnertz, and Tiffany Lehnertz; grandsons, Andrew and Austin Lubinski; and brother, Richard Radel. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Lourene. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Central Lutheran Church with Reverend Jan Mehlhoff officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2017 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Central Lutheran Childcare Center. Please leave a memory of Rita and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family with arrangements.