Mary Rita Wolker
November 24, 1940 – February 10, 2025
Lawrenceburg, IN
Rita Wolker, 84, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1940, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Willard A. Stoll and Marjorie (Brown) Stoll.
Rita was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and an active participant in the Daughters of Isabella. She cherished her faith and found great joy in being involved with her church community.
She is survived by her loving children: Mark Ray Wolker of Lawrenceburg, IN; Matthew (Jennifer) Flury of Rising Sun, IN; Judy (Jeff) Gibbs of Harrison, OH; Mary (Gary) Collins of Aurora, IN; and Michelle (Joe) Richmond of Cincinnati, OH. Mary was a proud grandmother to Patrick, Stuart, Kate, Samuel, Adalynn, and Benjamin; and a great-grandmother to Harper, Juliet and Melody.
Rita is also survived by her siblings, William (Esther) Stoll of Lawrenceburg, IN, and Patricia (Gary) Miller of Versailles, KY.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 52 years, Richard Clayton Wolker, and her parents, Willard and Marjorie Stoll.
Rita enjoyed crafting. She was an animal lover, but especially loved her dog, Oscar and cat, Sam. Mary’s family and friends will remember her for her kind heart, her unwavering devotion to her family, and her genuine care for others. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Friends and family are invited to visit on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 203 4th Street, Aurora, Indiana, with Father John Hollowell officiating.
Rita will be laid to rest at River View Cemetery, Aurora, IN.
Contributions may be made in Rita’s memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.