Rita Weber, 94, of Fort Wayne passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Born on September 19, 1927 in Decatur, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Clemens and Catherine (Gase) Lengerich. Rita was the youngest of five children and the only child not to enter a religious order. Nothing, however, was more essential than her faith. She was an active member at St. Jude Catholic Church and formerly Most Precious Blood Catholic Church both in Fort Wayne. Rita had a tender spot in her heart for children and shared her love caring for many foster children while raising her own. Once her children were older, she worked at the Fort Wayne Jewish Federation as an office manager. Rita loved sports and followed the Cubs, IU basketball, and Notre Dame. Surviving family include her children, Martin Weber, Thomas (Janice) Weber, Michael (Carolyn) Weber, Kathleen (Matthew) Kelley, and David (Sarah) Weber; 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by her husband of 66 years, James Weber; sisters, Sister Rosella, Sister Dorothy, and Sister Ancilla; and brother, Monsignor Vincent. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr., Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home, 1327 North Wells St., Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church.
