Rita Schrock

Rita Schrock, 76, of Wakefield, NE, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation in Wayne, NE. A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2023. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is assisting with the arrangements. Memorials are suggested for the Adopt a student program at St. Agnes Academy in Alliance, NE. Adopt a Student Program, 104 Cheyenne Ave, Alliance NE 69301 Rita was born on November 15, 1946, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of James Edward and Helen (Lisac) Farrenkopf. At an early age, the family moved to Brookfield, MO, where she graduated from High School in 1964. She received her Librarian Certification soon after. In 1965, she began dating Stephen Schrock. They were united in marriage on June 28, 1969, at the Catholic Church in Brookfield, MO. To this union three children were born, Sam, Tess, and Sarah. Rita and Steve moved to several places with Steve’s job. Rita dedicated her life to the service of others. She had a talent for organizing and fundraising and shared those talents with her community every chance she had. Rita cherished her Holy Rosary Parish and members and St. Agnes Academy and believed in their purpose and fundraised diligently for decades. As a child Rita sang in the church choir that her father directed. She continued that passion by singing in her church choir for over twenty years. Singing was one of Rita’s many talents and joys. Passing on her faith to others and her family was one of the greatest gifts Rita left behind. After raising their family in Alliance, NE, Rita and Steve moved to Wakefield, NE, in 2007 to be near family. She enjoyed gardening, reading, learning, and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Rita is survived by her husband, Steve of Wakefield; son, Sam (Kerry) Schrock of Kearney, NE; daughters, Tess (Don) Anderson of Ten Sleep, WY; Sarah (Ryan) Ekberg of Wakefield, NE; grandchildren, Piper, Kade, and Kit Schrock, Hayden, and Roxy Ekberg; sister, Joanie (Miller) Cochran of Wichita, KS; brother, Dennis (Jane) Farrenkopf of Excelsior Springs, MO; and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents.