Rapid City- Riki Ricarda Kay (Wetsch) Nitz, 62, was born in Billings, MT, May 24, 1948, and died from a rare form of aggressive cancer on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, in Rapid City, SD. Riki impacted the lives of many. After receiving her Bachelors degree from the University of Montana and her Masters Degree from California State University, San Francisco, she worked with the blind and visually impaired for 38 years, including 21 years as an Outreach Vision Consultant for the SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, helping students in the western half of the state. She continued her education throughout her working years, receiving certification as a Low Vision Therapist and for Low Vision Rehabilitation from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Riki honored God through her service to others. At the age of 14, she started playing organ in the church, and remained an active organist and musician at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, as well as other area churches. Riki had a lot of love for her family and friends, and is survived by husband, Jerry, Rapid City; daughter, Kellie (Ross) Gabrick, Minneapolis, MN; parents, Gabe and Rethal Wetsch, sisters, Cinda (Rich) Robbins, Lynnis (Bob) Sorensen, and brother David (Cindy) Wetsch, all of Billings, MT; as well as nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. with Prayer Service to follow on Friday, Oct. 22, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1630 Rushmore St., Rapid City, SD 57702. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, also at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Rev. Josh Jones officiating. Memorials may be sent in her honor to the SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Aberdeen, SD, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD. Condolences may also be conveyed to the family at www.caringbridge.org/visit/rikinitz. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Josh Jones officiating.