It is with heartbreaking devastation that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mom. Rita Ellen Boyd was born to Christine and Joseph Andrys in Wausau, WI on April 15, 1946. She married John Dziak in 1966. Together they had two daughters, Mary and Leslie. They later divorced in the mid 80’s. He preceded her in death in March 2012. She remarried to Robert Litzer and discovered her love for camping, boating, fishing, country music and just being together. He preceded her in death in April 1993. She then met and married the love of her life and soul mate, Charles Boyd. Together they enjoyed woodworking, gardening, countless remodeling projects and pampering their grandchildren. He preceded her in death in December 2020. Since his passing she has enjoyed crocheting, embroidery sewing, swimming, riding her E-bike and traveling.

Our mom was the strongest person we have ever known. Over the years she was dealt many heartaches and hardships. Each time she persevered and rebuilt her life. She will forever be remembered by all that knew her for her strong will, resilience, and tenacity. She was very proud of her family and the life that she built. She was the pillar of our family and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her daughters Mary (Christopher) Zahn of Mosinee, and Leslie (James) Waterman of Weston. Her grandchildren, Samantha Wengelski, Nicholas (Mychaela) Zahn, Melanie Consolver, Hannah (Dalton) Durst. She is also survived by her two great grandchildren Amanda Wengelski and Finnegan Zahn. She is further survived by her siblings Rachel Heinzen of Mosinee, Robert (Irene) Andrys of Mosinee, Rosaline (Conrad) Gagas of Rosholt, Joseph Jr. (Barbara) of Mosinee and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother Christine (Tomczak), father Joseph Andrys.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home, 948 Grand Avenue, Schofield, WI on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 1-4 p.m.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expresses at HonorOne.com