Rita Marie (Adee) Tyman, 84, of Winneconne, Wisconsin died at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with her family by her side on January 7, 2025. Rita was born on May 15, 1940, to parents Edward and Mary (Telega) Adee in Duluth, Minnesota. She graduated from Stanbrook Hall High School.

Rita was hard-working and compassionate. She owned Tyman's Old Oak Bar and Supper Club and worked at other establishments in the Gordon, Wisconsin area. Rita continued her working career in Oshkosh and retired from Piggly Wiggly and Bethel Home.

Even though she was a hard worker, her family always came first. Rita supported her children through their academic careers and family lives, and was always cheering on and adoring her grandchildren. She served the church and lived her Catholic faith actively throughout her lifetime.

Rita loved to stay busy and had many talents, including cooking, baking, sewing, knitting, and rooting for the Brewers. She also enjoyed calls and visits with her family, especially from her grandchildren.

She is survived by: daughter, Linnea (Everett) Brock, Cave Creek, Arizona; daughter, Jill Tyman, Hudson, Wisconsin; daughter, MaryBeth (Jim) White, Oshkosh, Wisconsin; son, Robert (Tracey) Tyman, Elk Mound, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Jacqueline (Matt) Shore, Garett (Megan) Brock, Jordan (Kendra Muldbakken) Brock, Anika (Nick) Hammer, Cole (Lauren Scharlau) Tyman, Qwynn (Logan Giere) Tyman, and Tessah Tyman; great-grandchildren, Ben and Sam Shore; Lila, Cade, and Thea Brock; Ellie Hammer. She is also survived by sisters, Virginia (Frank) Pickar and Cathy Dandrea; and many nieces and nephews.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Bernard Adee.

A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church 210 Pleasant Drive, Winneconne. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the church with Fr. Tom Long officiating. The Mass will be livestreamed; go to stmarychurches.org and click on the St. Mary's Winneconne Live Stream link. A prayer service led by Bishop Dan Felton, and entombment will be on Saturday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery 4820 Howard Gnesen Road, Duluth, with a social gathering to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be distributed to St. Mary's Church and Rita's favorite charities.

Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family. If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.