Passed away peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Monday September 16th, 2019 in her 81st year. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Gunter Grotsch. Loving mother of David, Frank (Faye), Gerry (Tracey), and Heidi. Cherished grandmother of Kristi, Linsey, Annamaria, Ashley and Maximilian. Rita is predeceased by her brother Helmut Bremer. Rita will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 99 Peter Street N. Orillia on Friday September 20th 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Andrew’s St. James’ Cemetery, Orillia. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.