The Chancellor’s Office has received word that Rita Czaja, age 62, of Janesville, passed away Aug. 19 at home. Rita was an assistant professor in accounting at UW-Whitewater from August of 2005 until her retirement in May of 2011. She was a long-time member of the American Society of Women Accountants and a past president of the Chicago chapter (1982-1984). After retiring, Rita volunteered at the Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Botanical Gardens would be appreciated. At her request, funeral arrangements will be private.