Obituary of Rita Marie Rott

Rita Marie Rott, a Realtor, beloved mother and friend, died Friday July 9, 2004 in her home in Lodi. She was 62. Mrs. Rott was born in Billings, Montana. She moved to Lodi in 1948 with her family and has made Lodi her home for the past 56 years. She worked as a Realtor for the past 18 years, most recently with Century 21. While her children were growing up, Rita worked as a teacher's aide and was a member of the PTA for many years at George Washington Elementary. In her spare time, Rita belonged to many local organizations including, Lodi's Adopt- a- Child, " Look Who's Talking" with the American Cancer Society, Lodi's Corvette Club, Lodi High's Class of 1960 Alumni, Lodi's Golf Association and the Lodi Moose Club. She enjoyed traveling, golfing and playing cards. Rita would always have a deck with her. You could count on her to attend and contribute to local charities. Rita was a very giving person. But most of all, Rita loved spending time with her family and friends. She leaves her daughters and son-in-laws, Angel and Dan Smetts of Niles, Michigan, Kathy and Scott Six of Angels Camp; sons, David Pellegrini and Tommy Pellegrini of Lodi; sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Bob Loseth of Lockeford; grandchildren, Justin Six, James Smetts, Shannon Six and Alyssa Pellegrini; niece, Andrea Remesal; nephews, Robert Loseth, Andre? Remesal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aldon Rott; brothers, Robert Henry, Lawrence Henry and son, Larry Pellegrini. A Memorial Service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Lodi Funeral Home Chapel. A Celebration of life immediately follows at the Lodi Moose. The family prefers memorials to be in the form of donations to Lodi Adopt-a-Child, 100 E. Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240