Virginia Riter

Virginia Riter

October 08, 1931 - May 02, 2015

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Virginia M. Riter, 83, of Platteville, died on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Platteville United Methodist Church. Rev. Brenda Whitford will officiate. Friends may call from 3:00 until the time of service on Tuesday, at the church. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Virginia M. Riter Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Virginia was born on October 8, 1931 in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of Melvin and Mae (Burgess) Govier. She was united in marriage to Melvin “Windy” Riter on June 1, 1949 in Lancaster. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1998. Virginia was a Girl Scout for over 50 years. She and Melvin farmed together for many years; when they retired from farming they started Riter Trucking, and took many trips together. She was also a very active member of the Platteville United Methodist Church. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Lexy (Randy) Rogers; nine grandchildren, Deanna (Mike) Holder; Glen Stecklein; Jeremiah Stecklein; Heather (Tyler) Miller; Joe (Gina) Stecklein; and Jennifer, Heidi, James, and Michael Rogers; six great-grandchildren, Krystal and Tony Holder; Luke and Carter Novinski; and Nathan and Colton Starr; brother, Dale Govier; sisters, Margaret Rose Mansell; Sharon Johnson; sister-in-law, Marion Soehle; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers, Bobby Govier, Raymond Soehle, and Michael Soehle.

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Lee Ann and Thomas Lindahl
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We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. I loved to crochet with your Mom and will always remember her good ideas and great moments together as we crocheted.
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Ann Weigel
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I am sending my sincere sympathy to all Virginia's family. I enjoyed visiting with her at the Bell auctions through the years and other times that I would run into her. May you have many wonderful memories to comfort you in the time ahead. Ann
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Mary Dargene
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So sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. Our Girl Scouting bond brought us together years ago when I was the CE0 of Green Hills Council. Virginia was a very kind lady and had such a strong love for the Girl Scouts. I am thankful for the opportunity to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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emma morgan
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A wonderful lady, aunt in law, a sister in guiding/scouting; a dear lady who will be greatly missed. God bless sweet dreams.
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ann kavanagh
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With fond memories and I shall miss your news in the Christmas cards we exchanged over the last 5 decades.
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Carolyn Schuldt
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Since I live in Peoria and needed to return here the day of Virginia's visitation/service, I talked to Lexy but wanted to again my sincere sympathy in her passing...She was such a mainstay of the church and I enjoyed chatting with her when home and attending ladies' group. My late mom, Zelma, also liked Virginia and spoke highly of her. Please accept my sympathy and empathy and I hope to stop by to chat with Lexy when in Plattevile...I come back monthly to check on family property and connect with friends (and attend UWP men's bssketball games).

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