Allen, Rita b. 28 Jan 1933 New London, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA d. 23 May 2012 Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

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Name	Allen, Rita
Born	28 Jan 1933	New London, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Female
Died	23 May 2012	Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	27 May 2012
Appleton Post Crescent
Rita Mathes, age 79, of Hilbert, died peacefully at home from cancer, on May 23, 2012 while lovingly surrounded by her family. Rita was born on January 28, 1933 in the town of Lebanon, New London, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Hogan) Allen. She was a graduate of New London High School, class of 1950. Rita married Robert Mathes on September 28, 1957. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1998. Rita worked at Kimberly Clark and other various jobs in the Appleton area before she was married. After she was married, Bob and Rita farmed in the town of Woodville, as well as raised their five children. After Bob's death, Rita moved to Hilbert. She was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Mary's Christian Mothers, and she volunteered her time at St. Vincent de Paul. Rita was very proud of her children and enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and her recently born great-granddaughter. Over the years, she also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and casino trips. Rita was also proud of her Irish heritage, so much so that she celebrated St. Patrick's Day twice a year with her Irish and "wannabee" Irish friends. She cherished her trip to Ireland in 1985 with family and friends. Rita will have a very special place in our hearts. She is lovingly survived by her five children: James (special friend Tracy) of Neenah, Steve (Kim) of Chilton, David of Black Creek, Brian (Laurie) and Amy (Dick) Gast all of Hilbert; grandchildren: Pam (Kevin) Manley, Jeff, Andy, and Jason Mathes, and Kim and Sheila Gast; one great-granddaughter: Paige Manley; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Mildred (Paul) Schafhauser of Oshkosh and Eileen Mielke of Neenah; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Rita is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob, one granddaughter Michelle, four brothers: John, Eugene, Jerome, and Roger Allen, and one sister Marguerite Frieders. Funeral Mass will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Hilbert. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Mike Betley with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. with Mass to follow at 4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com A memorial fund has been established in Rita's name. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Calumet County Hospice Agency, especially Chris and Holly, for their wonderful care and compassion. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on May 27, 2012
Reference Number	7577
Person ID	I322797	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	2 Sep 2018