Rita I. Lehner

RITA IRENE LEHNER, 88, of Fort Wayne, went home to the Lord  on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Rita was born in Fort Wayne and was the daughter of the late Irene and Raymond Perrey. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Rita is survived by children, Ann Badger, Karen Fitch, Eric (Tami) Lehner and John (Kris) Lehner; sister, Marge Troutman; 15 grandchildren, and 12 great- grandchildren. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lehner; and brothers, Don Perrey, Jack Perrey. Memorial service is 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Visiting Nurse Hospice.