Contributions to the tribute of Rita Mae Kellogg

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Mary Smith posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

I knew Rita for many years as a long-time customer of the goat farm store. We had many long endearing conversations. She became a friend and I enjoyed our chats. I will miss Rita and offer my sincerest condolences to her family.

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Terri Rennells posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

It was such a pleasure working with Rita on the Chamber of Commerce all these years. She was an inspiration, so dedicated to this community. Condolences to her family. Terri and Bob Rennells

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Margaret Shavalier posted a condolence

Monday, April 7, 2025

My heartfelt sympathy to Rita’s family. I always enjoyed talking with her when I picked up goat milk and cheese. She was a hard worker and kind person. She had a wonderful smile and gave good hugs. I will miss her.

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Patty Baranski posted a condolence

Monday, April 7, 2025

My sincere sympathies to Rita's family and friends. She was so kind and very generous with her knowledge of goats and goat milk products. She helped a friend of mine whose baby had serious and painful bowel issues with cow's milk and formula. Rita suggested goat's milk and it worked wonders! Always kind and quick to smile, I'll miss her very much. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!

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Cheryll Berg posted a condolence

Monday, April 7, 2025

To the Kellogg family and Rita's many friends, We are sending our most sincere condolences. Our entire family will miss Rita. Love from the Berg family.

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Shawn Gnipper/Brass Bell Farm lit a candle

Monday, April 7, 2025

I first met Rita in 1986, when I had a litter of Great Dane puppies that were orphaned. Rita and her goats helped us through that tough time. Years later, I got some goats from her, and met her son Rob. Rita was always quick with a laugh and a smile, and was a regular ball of fire. She started her goat business from the ground up, and busted her butt to keep it moving forward. She was tiny, but she had true grit. She was a hard worker, and a very sweet person. One accomplishment after the other, despite setbacks like Covid 19 shutting down many businesses. She never gave up. She always found a way to keep going. The goat world will miss you Rita.

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Cloie Cotto posted a condolence

Monday, April 7, 2025

There are no words for how honored I am to have been able to work along side Rita. She was the best boss I had and always the kindest person. I remember when I first started at the farm and I wasn’t doing something correctly and even after the fourth time of showing me she didn’t get upset with me she just explained it again.

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The family of Rita Mae Kellogg uploaded a photo

Sunday, April 6, 2025

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Becca Rodomsky-Bish posted a condolence

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Oh Rita! My heart yanked to hear this news. You were a light and gift to this world. I will miss you. The new of your passing shocked me as I haven't been down to the farm to visit of late. Your generous heart, kindness, and love for your community will always be remembered. My love to Karissa, Russ and all the kids and grandkids. Know that Rita was a one of kind and much loved by me and our family. Deepest condolences to you all.

Rita Mae Kellogg

1953 - 2025

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