Rita Landewee

Rita Ann Landewee, 86, Passed away at her home in Scott City, MO on November 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose Catholic faith and family were the center of her life. As a lifelong member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, she volunteered many hours to the Pro-Life cause and was a member of St. Ann’s sodality. She worked at Diebold Orchards for many years where she was known for her strong work ethic and dedication. She also loved working in the garden and growing vegetables and flowers.

Rita and her husband, Edward W. “Ed” Landewee, shared 62 years of marriage and raised five sons. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her tremendous joy and pride. For more than 30 years, Rita and Ed were familiar faces at countless ballgames, school programs, and family activities. Their home was often filled on Sundays with food, fun, and prayer and at other times with laughter, and lively card games, creating memories that will be cherished for generations.

Rita is survived by her husband, Edward W. Landewee, five sons: Michael (Andrea), Gerald (Jana), Virgil (Melinda), Daniel (Tracy) and Edward (Nikki), 18 grandchildren:

Elizabeth Landewee (Marshall)Alicia Below (Terrence) Adrianna Holman (Steve) Derek Landewee (Lindsey) Justin Landewee (Peyton) Kayce Freed (Bryan), Tyler Landewee, Alex Landewee, Ryan Landewee, Kelsey Landewee (Ryan), Drew Landewee (Abby), Jacob Landewee, Jordan Landewee (Haley), Tucker Landewee (Danyel), Nathan Landewee, Logan Landewee, Colton Landewee, and Cierra Landewee; 7 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Lawrence Diebold (Christine).

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Leona Diebold; two sisters, Lucille Grojean and Marie Diebold; grandson Anthony Landewee and two great-grandsons, Hank Freed and Henry Below.

Rita will be lovingly remembered for her unwavering faith, her devotion to Ed, and the boundless love and pride she had for her family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM with parish prayers at 5:00 PM at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City, Missouri. Visitation will resume on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 9:00 until 10:00 AM at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel. Parish Rosary will be at 10:30 am then Eucharistic Mass will follow on Friday at 11:00 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso with Rev. Thomas Wilk officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to Steve San Paolo, Voice for Life and Prolife or Options for Women, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.