May 22, 1931 - May 9, 2020
Mary "Rita" Gaertner (nee, Nickolay), age 88, of Richfield, MN. Passed away on 5/16/20. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, William “Bill” Gaertner; parents, Bessie and John Nickolay and siblings, John, Richard, Donald, and Charles. Survived by sons, Robert (Cheri), Michael (Karin); grandchildren, Mike, Adam (McKenzie), and Catie; great-grandchildren. Brantley and Knox; siblings, Lucille, Ruth, George, Willy and Francis.
Interment to take place immediately following Mass at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in New Prague, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Poor Clare Sisters, Rochester, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, July 10, 2020
11:00 AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
6730 Nicollet Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Visitation
Friday, July 10, 2020
10:00-11:00 AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
6730 Nicollet Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Friday, July 10, 2020
1:00 PM
St. Wenceslaus Cemetery
404 1st Ave. NE
New Prague, MN 56071
To Rita’s family, my deepest condolences. I met Rita as I also knew Bill when he resided at Walker Methodist. After Bill’s death, and while I was still a member of the chaplain staff at that location, Rita would call periodically to check in and to talk about her beloved Bill, whom she missed dearly. God’s peace and comfort to you all.