Leatrice (Lea) Ann Deneault Rott, age 93, formerly of Cuba, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. She was born on August 9, 1933, to Joseph and Evelyn (Chartier) Deneault at Concordia, Kansas.
She attended Hopewell Grade School and graduated from Concordia Catholic High School.
Leatrice was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Altar Society, Hospital Auxiliary, Church Choir, and Red Cross. She loved playing bridge, visiting with friends, singing and cooking. She was the consummate volunteer, serving and baking for funeral dinners. She was an amazing seamstress, sewing clothing for her sons and grandchildren. Her lovely and ever-present smile will be missed by all.
She married Marvin Dale Rott on February 14, 1952, and they were married for 54 years. They had 3 sons, Robert (Betty, deceased) of Wichita, Charles (Barb) of Clay Center and Chris (Mary) also of Wichita.
She is survived by her 3 children; 13 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters Eva Budreau of Concordia, Shirley Paulsen of Papillion, NE and Norma Gregory of Spencer, MA, as well as her sister-in-law Marlene Whitney, of Milford, NE.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; her parents; 2 sisters & 6 brothers.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, KS, with her great grandson, Fr. Luke Meyerhoff, officiating. Concelebrating will be Fr. Joe Eckberg and Fr. Joseph Kieffer. Private family burial will be in the St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia. Visitation will be from 4-6:30 p.m. with rosary following at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS. The family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in care of the funeral home. Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th St., PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
