Rita Anne (Sellers) Wert

     Rita Anne Wert, 75, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls.

     Rita was born on February 4, 1949 in Nampa, Idaho, the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle Sellers.

     She was raised and educated in Caldwell and moved to Wendell in 1959 where she attended school, graduating from Wendell High School in 1967.

     Rita married Loren Wert on November 10, 1967 in Elko, Nevada.

     She is survived by: her husband – Loren Wert of Wendell; her three sons – Paul Wert of American Falls, Aaron Wert of Twin Falls and James Wert of Wendell; one brother – Cliff Sellers of Hagerman; two sisters – Karen Hulm of Caldwell and Karla Littau of Winner, South Dakota; five grandchildren – Randie Wert, Justin Wert, Kayla Wert, Zach Wert and Lauryn Wert; three great grandchildren – Autumn Roth, Huxley Wert and Baylor Magnelli.

     Preceded in death by: her parents – Joseph and Myrtle Sellers.

     A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm at New Life Community Church in Wendell with Pastor Chuck Swoboda officiating. 

     Burial will follow at the Wendell Cemetery in Wendell.

     Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel.

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