Rita E Baudek

Rita Elvira Baudek, 83, Babbitt, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 at St Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.  
Rita was born Oct.18, 1933 and in lived in Ely, graduating from Ely Memorial High School in 1951. She was a cheerleader  in high school and active in club activities.  
She currently lived in Babbitt.  Rita married Mathew Baudek on May 12, 1952 and they were together for 64 years.  Rita was a dedicated wife and mother and raised six children in Ely before moving to Babbitt in 1979.  She adored her grandchildren. Rita was active in bowling, golf, ceramics and time with her lady friends. She was very generous and at times the life of the party.  She was also active at St. Pius X Catholic Church as a reader, choir member and worked and served on many special committees. 
Rita is survived by her Husband Mathew; two sons: Mathew (Marie) Baudek and Jerome Baudek; two daughters: Janice (Craig) Beyer and Judy (Martin) Husar; nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eino and Aune Kylmala; two sons: Patrick and Thomas; three sisters: Ruth, Rachel, and Rebecca; her brother, Reino, and many aunts and uncles.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 9. 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Babbitt with visitation being held one hour prior to the service at the church. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.
 

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