Mrs. Rita Diane Burke-Goller

Burke-Goller, Rita D. age 59, of Waterford, passed away with her loving family by her side on December 08, 2017. Rita was born to Frank & Carol (nee: Smith) Pawlukewicz March 24, 1958 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Rita grew up in Owen/Witnee, WI and attended graded school, after moving to Waterford where she completed middle school and graduated from Union High School she furthered her education for Home Health Care, she realized she found her calling, she was very passionate about taking care of elderly people. Rita’s best friend while growing up was James W. Goller’s sister, and as fate has it Rita and James reconnected in 2000, started dating and were married May 07, 2005 at the Coral Reef Restaurant in Rochester. Rita loved going up north to their home in Fifield, WI where she enjoyed reading, boating and walking with nature. She was very fond of not only her children but all children and would do anything for you if she could. Rita loved taking care of her home and doing the gardening, but most of all was taking care of her family.
Rita is survived by children: Cara Burke, Leah(Tony) McBain, Nick Goller, Ben Goller, Jackie (Andy) Goller: sisters; Linda (Rich) Osborne, Tammy Thompson: grandchildren; Adrian, Chase, Jameson, Logan, Cameron and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of life will be Saturday December 16, from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM at Marty’s Diamond Banquet Hall, 201 West Main St. Waterford, WI. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy Rita’s family suggest memorials to the following: James Goller-Rita’s College Fund.

Family would like to thank Seasons Hospice and all others that helped with Rita’s care during this difficult time.


Mealy Funeral Home
225 W. Main St.
Waterford, Wisconsin
(262)534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com