Rita (Bacovsky) Semerad

Sadly, our beloved, Rita (Bacovsky) Semerad, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on December 30, 2024, after years of bravely battling kidney and congestive heart failure. Rita was born on January 11, 1947, to Paul and Bertha (Mantz) Bacovsky in Menomonee Falls, WI. After graduating from Menomonee Falls High School (1965), she went on to study nursing and earn her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) designation.  She proudly served in numerous hospitals and private duty care assignments across Wisconsin and Minnesota throughout her nursing career.

Rita's positive energy had an impact on each person she interacted with. She was faith-filled, kind, loving, funny, and full of joy.  She loved her time in the kitchen, at church, on the keys of her piano, traveling, reading, supporting local charities, and in the rooms of AA.

Rita is survived by a brother, Mark (Denise) Bacovsky of Menomonee Falls, WI; son, Jason (Holly) Semerad of Mahtomedi, MN; and granddaughters, Mila, Jocelyn and Estelle; daughter, Angela Semerad of Kamuela, HI; and son, David (Julie) Semerad of Duluth, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Bertha (Mantz) Bacovsky; brother, Michael Bacovsky; husband, Dennis Semerad; and a daughter, Robin Semerad.  Rita also leaves behind a caring, supportive group of relatives, including several brother-in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation to take place Friday, January 10, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Memorials are preferred to the Rochester Area Foundation — Dennis and Rita Semerad Donor Advised Fund.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com .