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Rita Crain, 92 years old of Salem, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Archwood Assisted Living. Rita was born on October 4, 1932 in Redford Township, Michigan to Charles and Eva Fuhst. She was one of eleven children. Rita graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia, Michigan and attended college at Wayne State University and Lansing Community College studying nursing. Rita was married to James Elvin Crain on January 17, 1957. Most of Rita’s life was spent in Michigan where she became a fan of Michigan State University sports. In 1999 she moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin and in 2021 to Salem, Wisconsin. Rita loved sewing, baking, reading, gardening, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren.
Rita is survived by her son, James (Sandra) Crain of Beaumont, Texas and her daughter, Cassandra (Craig) Carlson of Salem, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Kelly Richardson, Kimberly Mathews, Courtney Crain, Alexis Carlson, Gavin Carlson, Connor Carlson, and great grandson, Talan Richardson. She also leaves behind several beloved friends.
The family would like to thank the staff of Archwood Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice for Rita’s care.
No funeral services will be held per Rita’s request.
