Rita Jayne Poitras, 75, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving children, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born on June 10, 1950, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Lois F. and Olga L. (Koenemann) Krueckeberg. Rita married Roger Poitras on October 30, 1971, and he preceded her in death on October 5, 2025.
Rita retired from Lassus Bros., where she spent many years dedicated to her work. In retirement, she found great joy cooking alongside her husband at Cedar Creek Golf Course. She was an avid Indiana University and Indianapolis Colts fan and rarely missed cheering on her teams. Rita especially cherished time spent with family and friends and was known for her love of singing karaoke on Wednesday nights, bringing laughter and joy to those around her.
Above all, Rita will be remembered for her love of family, her warm spirit, and the memories she created with those who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.
She is survived by her son, Brian (Mary) Poitras of Fort Wayne, Indiana; son, Jeff (Leah) Poitras of Phoenix, Arizona; and daughter, Sarah Poitras of Scottsdale, Arizona; her beloved grandchildren, Sierra, Delilah, and Miles; her sisters, Nancy (Tom) Edelen of Monroeville, Indiana, Janelle (Mike) Davis of Decatur, Indiana, and Becky (Allen) Barker of Wabash, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.
Rita was preceded in death by her older sisters, Pat Post and Bonnie Hoffman.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana, with visitation one hour prior to the service on Sunday.
Preferred memorials can be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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