Rita A. Winner age 96, of Coldwater and formerly of Frenchtown passed away at 6:50 am Monday, December 20, 2021, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.

Rita was born December 22, 1924, in Darke County to the late John & Charlotte (Buschur) Muller. On October 16, 1948, Rita married Urban J. Winner who preceded her in death on October 19, 2003.

Rita is survived by her sister-in-law, Joan Holdheide of Ft. Loramie and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rita was also preceded in death by her brother, Leo Muller; sisters, Adelaide Muller, Catherine (Raymond) Coder, Agnes Muller and Helen (Clarence) Bertke; and in-laws, Rita (Gregor) Holthaus, Mildred (Leonard) Prenger and Ralph Holdheide.

Rita was a 1944 graduate of Versailles High School. She was a homemaker and formerly worked at Poultry Producers in Versailles. Rita was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown and St. Ann Sodality of the church. Rita was a true "prayer warrior" and was especially devoted to praying the rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. She had a vibrant, prayerful spirit and loved sharing her faith with the other nursing home residents. Rita was a very joyful soul and will be greatly missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown with Rev. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.

Memorial contributions may be made to Radio Maria 601 Washington St. Alexandria, LA 71301.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.