Rita Mae

Riedel

Rita Mae Riedel

January 22, 1939 - September 23, 2026

LIttleton, CO

Rita Mae Riedel, 87, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1939 to Thomas (Ted) and Cecelia Clark in Bardstown, KY.

Rita was a compassionate and caring soul who devoted much of her life to helping others. Her desire to care for those in need extended beyond family and friends to even strangers, including through her service in Stephen Ministry, where she offered comfort, support, and compassion to those facing life’s challenges.

She enjoyed exploring many creative pursuits, including gardening, sewing, and various crafts. However, her greatest love was reading. An avid reader with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, she developed a deep understanding of biblical history and theology. She had a remarkable ability to connect ancient biblical prophecies with current events, offering thoughtful and fascinating insights that reflected both her curiosity and her faith.

Rita is survived by her daughter Brenda, her step-children Frank, Jim and Mary; her siblings June, Polly, Frank, Tom (Jr), Marlene, Darlene, Connie and Don; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband John, second husband Andy and siblings Betty, Ann and Ray.

A Memorial Service will be held at Columbine Baptist Church, 5660 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 on April 2, 2027 at 11:00 AM. Reception to follow. Please honor her by wearing your brightest and most beautiful colors. She’ll love that.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a cause that was dear to Rita’s heart, the Wounded Warriors Project at www.Wounded Warrior Project.