Rosella "Rosie" Raether

RAETHER, ROSELLA
“ROSIE”

Rosella Raether, age 88, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007, at Oak Ridge Gardens, Menasha. Rosella was born on September 4, 1919, in
Kaukauna, to the late Henry and Mary (Verhoven) Martzahl. She married John W. Raether on October 7, 1939, in Appleton; he preceded her in death on August 19, 2003. Rosella was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was Fox Valley resident all of her life. Rosella was a long-time member of Riverview Lutheran Church, Appleton and was employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital for over 20 years. Her love of music prompted her to sing with various bands around the area. Rosella was well-known for her creative nature, enjoyed gardening and especially the time she spent with her grandchildren. She dedicated her life to her family. Survivors include her son, Harvey (Janet)Raether, Menasha; her daughter, Mary (Lon) Allen, Clintonville; her son, Jack (Debra) Raether, Appleton; her grandchildren, Sue (Richard) Carlson, Lynn Raether, Marny (David) Mincheff, Matthew Mischler, John and Jack Raether; her great grandchildren, Jonathon Carlson, Michael Carlson, Nicholas Carlson, Samuel Carlson, Nicholas Mincheff and Bran Mincheff; her sisters, Laura Heegeman and
Helen Jackovich. She was preceded in death by her beloved son Daniel, her sisters, Delores Hermus, Dorothy Benotch, Martha Hehner and Betty Sherwood; her brothers, Robert Martzahl and Henry “Sonny” Martzahl; and her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Funeral services will at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at RIVERVIEW EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 136 West Seymour Street, Appleton with Rev. Dennis Belter officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home Tri-County Chapel, Menasha, on Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again directly at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has
been established in her name. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Oak Ridge Gardens and Heartland Hospice for their loving
care.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
Tri-County Chapel
3212 South Oneida Street
Menasha 831-9905
www.wichmannfargo.com