Renita Spider, age 64, of Waubun, MN, died on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Renita J. Lofthus was born on August 31, 1960, to Orval and Cynthia (Keezer) Lofthus.  After graduating from Waubun High School in 1979, she attended business school obtaining a degree as an Executive Secretary. Renita soon became employed and worked for White Earth RBC with the WIC program.  She made lifelong friendships with Donna Dakota and the late Lois Bevins.

On July 27, 1984, her oldest son John Paul "JP" Stech was born. A few years later her son, Andrew James Stech was born on February 1, 1987. Renita was a good mother and provider.  She loved life to the fullest and went on many little family adventures.  Renita enjoyed cooking, gardening and cherished family gatherings. Later, she was hired as the Caberet Manager at the Shooting Star Casino, where she met and worked with many big-name entertainment performers, co-workers, and customers.  While working at the casino, Renita also met Delbert Spider, and the couple was married on a beautiful fall day on September 29, 2009.  She welcomed Delbert's children into their home and loved them like her own.  The last years of her career were spent working again for the White Earth Reservation in the Human Resources Department.  In most recent years, Renita enjoyed going for drives, visiting with family and simply Delbert's company.  She will be missed by many who loved her.

Survivors include her husband, Delbert; children: John Paul Stech, Andrew James Stech, Ryan Spider and Dana Spider; five beautiful grandchildren: Veda Jo "Kadence" Skabicki, John Stech Jr., Josh Stech, Tanner Stech and Brianna Stech; her father, Orval Lofthus; sister, Vernita Paradis; nephews: Daniel Sharpe, Jeffery Sharpe, William "Bill" Keezer, and Vincent Keezer; and many great nephews and nieces. She is also survived by her only Aunt, Lillian Bednarz age 94; and numerous extended family members.

Renita was preceded in death by her wonderful mom, Cynthia M. Keezer Lofthus; sisters, Yvonne P. Keezer and Linda D. Sharpe; in addition to many well-loved pets who welcomed her into glory!  She also leaves Rocky "Ralph" and Floppins behind to carry on with many adventures.

Blessed be the loving memory of Renita J. Spider.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen.  A Time of Gathering will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Vernon Anderson Memorial Cemetery, rural Waubun, MN.