Rita J. Dentzer, 75, formerly of rural Columbia City, died at 10:18 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Coventry Meadows Senior Care, Fort Wayne.

She was born Nov. 28, 1947.

On Oct. 23, 1965, she married Daniel W. Dentzer. He preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Margaret (Robert) Cash and Joshua D. Dentzer, both of Columbia City and Dale D. Dentzer; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn Thompson, Decatur and a brother, Butch Johnson, Fort Wayne.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is in charge of arrangements.