Rita M. Semerad
Saturday, January 11, 1947
Date of Death:
Monday, December 30, 2024
Age:
77 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday January 10, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday January 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Saturday January 11, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Saturday, January 11, 1947
Date of Death:
Monday, December 30, 2024
Age:
77 years old
Saturday, January 11, 1947
Date of Death:
Monday, December 30, 2024
Age:
77 years old
Rita M. Semerad
Rita (Bacovsky) Semerad
Sadly, our beloved, Rita (Bacovsky) Semerad, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on December 30, 2024, after years of bravely battling kidney and congestive heart failure. Rita was born on January 11, 1947, to Paul and Bertha (Mantz) Bacovsky in Menomonee Falls, WI. After graduating from Menomonee Falls High School (1965), she went on to study nursing and earn her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) designation. She proudly served in numerous hospitals and private duty care assignments across Wisconsin and Minnesota throughout her nursing career.
Rita’s positive energy had an impact on each person she interacted with. She was faith-filled, kind, loving, funny, and full of joy. She loved her time in the kitchen, at church, on the keys of her piano, traveling, reading, supporting local charities, and in the rooms of AA.
Rita is survived by a brother, Mark (Denise) Bacovsky of Menomonee Falls, WI; son, Jason (Holly) Semerad of Mahtomedi, MN; and granddaughters, Mila, Jocelyn and Estelle; daughter, Angela Semerad of Kamuela, HI; and son, David (Julie) Semerad of Duluth, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Bertha (Mantz) Bacovsky; brother, Michael Bacovsky; husband, Dennis Semerad; and a daughter, Robin Semerad. Rita also leaves behind a caring, supportive group of relatives, including several brother-in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation to take place Friday, January 10, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Memorials are preferred to the Rochester Area Foundation — Dennis and Rita Semerad Donor Advised Fund.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
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Dearest Jason, Angie & David:
Our Deepest Sympathies as you grieve the loss of your mother, Rita. We go way back to the 1980’s when our paths crossed @ Assisi Heights where we were attending A Marriage Encounter weekend. From that time til the present a friendship occurred between us…we walked & shared the highs & lows of life!! We watched you 3 children grow up into amazing adults, shared monthly meetings of Teams Of Our Lady, witnessed the start of a most successful business, participated in baking marathons during the holidays, New Years Gatherings, purchasing a runabout boat together, sharing our nursing expertise doing private duty & various trips that included A Holy Land Trip in 2000. OH THE MEMORIES!! We lost a friend who was a very very talented woman who gave her “ALL” through the struggles of life!! Rita you finally attained your Angel-wings & are Flying High With The Angels!! Rest In Peace …Mission Accomplished…💕💕
Jason,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. If there is anything the Lawless family can help with, just ask. This isn’t supposed to be easy, but good memories can maybe take the edge off as well as those memories she has allowed you to make for your own family as you chart your future. Take care.
Sincerely,
Chris and Cami Lawless (Wilson Tool)
My deepest condolences to Rita's family and friends. She sure was a true gem in my life and she will be deeply missed at our family functions. Rita welcomed me into her family and treated me and my son like one of her own. I will feel a missing piece in my heart for her forever!
My deepest sympathy to Jason, David, Angie and families. You are in our thoughts. Dennis and Mary Kruse