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Rita Ethel Robach

Female 1914 - 2008  (93 years)


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  • Name Rita Ethel Robach 
    Born 23 Nov 1914  Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Graduation 1933  Kaukauna High School Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 25 Mar 2008  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I164338  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 20 May 2020 

    Father William Ernest Robach,   b. 22 Aug 1891, Charlestown, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 02 Jul 1971, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Irene Martha Schmalz,   b. 31 Oct 1897, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Mar 1978, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 1914 
    Family ID F40505  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elmer Braeger,   b. 27 Jul 1912, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jul 1989  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 01 Nov 1939  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F65477  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Rita Braeger, age 93, of Appleton, passed away March 25, 2008, at Cherry Meadows. She was born in Kaukauna on November 23, 1914, the daughter of Irene and William Robach Sr. Rita was united in marriage to Elmer Braeger on November 1, 1939, sharing 50 years together before his death in 1989. She was a loving and devoted wife. Rita was a member of St. Pius X Church and was a volunteer at the Thompson Community Center. She liked being busy and working in her yard. Rita enjoyed attending family events/activities and was often referred to as the life of the party. She had many good friends and neighbors.
      Rita is survived by a brother, William Robach Jr., and William's family: Scott (Louise) Robach, Sue (Kurt) Kress, Joan (Jim) Behle, Jane Van Rossum (fiance John Arnoldussen); brother Robert Robach's children: Richard (Theresa) Robach and Rollie Robach and Elmer's niece Kay Zeinert. Further survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews (and their children) and cousins.
      In addition to her parents and dear husband, Rita was preceded in death by her brother Robert (Luella) Robach, sister-in-law Pat Robach, sister-in-law Margurite (Robert) Zeinert, brother-in-law Karl (Vi) Braeger, nephew Robert Robach Jr., and many cousins.
      Rita would like to thank Nancy Peterson for being such a good friend and keeping her active.
      The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette St., Appleton, on Thursday, March 27, at 4 p.m. with Fr. Quinn Mann officiating. Visitation directly at the church from 2 p.m. Thursday, until time of service. Burial at Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the Thompson Community Center.
      The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at Appleton Medical Center and Cherry Meadows for the care and compassion given to Rita and her family. Thanks also to Fr. Tom Farrell, Deacon Rick Simon, and Rita's many neighbors and friends who helped her over the years, visited her during these last weeks, sent a card, flowers, etc. Your kindness will always be remembered.
      Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer
      606 N. Oneida St. Appleton,WI
      920-733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com