Rita Jane Neeb

August 12, 1925 - July 23, 2017

Rita J. Neeb, 91, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 12, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio to Clayton and Lyda (Parlo) Wilhelm. Rita graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1943. While raising her children, she served as President of Asbury Park Mothers’ Club and other youth organizations. Rita also was President of the St. Agnes Parish Altar and Rosary Sodality. Rita served as Director of Communications for St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center from 1967-1986. In retirement, she volunteered at “Call for Action”, and also at St. Vincent Mercy in the ambassador program, and on the board of the Retirees. She also gave her time and talents in the office at Little Flower Catholic Church. Rita is survived by her loving husband, Carl “Bill” Neeb, daughter Kathy (David) Wernert, sons Thomas (Sue) Neeb and Michael (Vanessa) Neeb; her grandchildren, Michael (Shawn) Headley, Joseph Neeb, Rachel (Ian) Gagnon, Elizabeth (Greg) Bine, Aaron Bowman and Michele Wernert; 7 great grandchildren; her brother Fr. Bob Wilhelm and 5 special nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Marilyn “Pinky” Anderson. Friends may call at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Thursday, July 27 from 2-8 p.m. The funeral will begin in the mortuary on Friday, July 28 at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Little Flower Church at 10 a.m. Memorials may take the form of a contribution to Central Catholic High School, or the Toledo Firefighters Museum. Leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com. The family wishes to thank the special nurses and aides at the Health Care Center at Swan Creek, as well as Ohio Living Hospice for the wonderful, compassionate care given to Rita.