Rita Lewis, 86, a long time resident of Rochester, MN, died November 5, 2017, at home surrounded by family, after losing her struggle with cancer.  Rita was born December 11, 1930 in Chatfield, MN to William and Margaret Connelly.  She lived in Chatfield, MN and graduated from Chatfield High School.

Rita married Richard E. Lewis, January 2, 1954 in Chatfield. Dick was employed as a carpenter for Weis builders and they moved to Rochester.  He built their home in Rochester, MN where they lived and raised their family.

Rita is survived by her five children, James Lewis (Mary), Mary Hawkins (Robert), Mark Lewis, Matthew Lewis, Andrew Lewis, and granddaughter Kristina Lewis.

Rita is preceded in death by her husband Richard "Dick" Lewis, her parents and 3 siblings, Robert Connelly, William Connelly and Kathleen Kujawa.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Rita Lewis will be held Wednesday November 8, 2017, 11:00 a.m., at the Church of the Resurrection in Rochester with Father Peter Schuster officiating.  Burial will be at St. Marys cemetery in Chatfield.  Visitation will be Tuesday November 7, 2017 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with Rosary at 6:45pm. There will also be a visitation one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday.

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com