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of Chelsea, Michigan, age 94, mother to Robert and Thomas Houtz, passed away in her sleep on November 20, 2021. Rita was born to her English parents William and Annie Fisher on February 25, 1927. She grew up in Farmington, Michigan. She went to a business school for secretaries and worked in medical records and as an Executive Secretary for Michigan Bell Telephone Company and in Arizona also.

She married Ralph Houtz in 1946, and is survived by two sons, Bob and Tom, their wives Cindy and Julie; five grandchildren, Wyatt, Stephanie, Holly, Ashley, Liz; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a loving and caring mother who raised us well while also working full-time. Our parents took us all over camping, and we lived in some great small towns to grow up in. Mom married Richard Thielk in her 80s and found love again. Rita will be missed and kept in our memories and prayers.

Love you Mom! Tom & Bob Houtz and families.

No public services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley or Hospice of Michigan.


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