Age 88 of South St. Paul. Passed away on May 11, 2021.
Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Irma Orchard; husbands, Richard D. Mahler, Thomas N. Taterka; infant daughter, brother, Ronald E. Orchard.
Survived by children, Bryan (Fe) Mahler, Leesa (Ed) Fitzgerald, Brent Mahler, Missy (James) Banitt; grandchildren Kallie (Collin) Biermaier, Jack and Lexy Banitt; sister, Deb Orchard and many other family and friends.
Anita loved Vegas, playing bingo, enjoying her chardonnay and was an avid MN Wild fan.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Tuesday, May 18, 2021 with visitation 10 am prior to Mass at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN and can be live streamed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2044101730 Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.