Rita S. Labelle

Rita S. LaBelle, age 80 of Le Sueur, died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Minnesota Valley Health Center in Le Sueur. She was born on February 8, 1934 to John and Myrtle (Ridd) Soller in Le Sueur. She graduated from Le Sueur High School in 1953. She married Dan LaBelle on February 19, 1955 at St. Anne's Church in Le Sueur. She worked at A & W Drive Inn, Green Giant in the Plant, the Canteen and product research. She was a cook at Park Elementary school and also a Student Center supervisor at Le Sueur High School where she was given the nickname "Sarge". Since 1979 she assisted in the operation of LaBelle's Alignment until 2011. Rita enjoyed spending time with her family, going to the cabin, fishing, dancing and attending the Fire Department dances. Rita is survived by her husband, Dan LaBelle, their dog, Misty; children, Robin (Kevin) Wilke of Le Sueur, Rachel (Rick) Kimball of Montevideo, Wendy (Steve) King of Le Sueur and Kelly (Todd) Schmeltzer of New Hope; grandchildren, Ryan Sullivan, Kris Wilke, Jena King, Lily and Hank Schmeltzer; 1 great-grandson, Connor Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her parents. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.