Schedgick, Rita

1924 - 2012  (87 years)    Has no ancestors but one descendant in this family tree.

• Name	Schedgick, Rita
  Born	11 Dec 1924
  Gender	Female
  Died	5 Sep 2012	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	6 Sep 2012
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Rita M. Kersten, age 87, of Menasha, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, with her family by her side, at Birch Cottage in Appleton. On December 11, 1924, Rita Marie was born the daughter of the late Michael and Clara (Brodzinski) Schedgick in Menasha. Rita was united in marriage to Richard Kersten on September 5, 1942; he preceded her in death on May 9, 1983. She had a passion for helping people volunteering for ADVOCAP, Hospice, and Best Friends and many others. She held offices as President and Chaplain for the American Legion. She had been a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Menasha. Rita enjoyed bible study, gardening, crochet, ceramics, traveling, going on annual camping trips with her family to Chute Pond, playing cards and other games. Rita had a passion for her family and loved spending time with them. Rita also loved giving hugs and had a smile that could light up a room. Rita will be missed by her loving children: Patricia (Bob) Salzman, Dianna (Greg) Simon, Nancy (Gene) Lenhardt, Gerard (Margaret) Kersten, Mary (William) Schroeder, John A. Kersten (special friend, Cindy Anthony), Joe (Ann) Kersten; daughter-in-law, Louise Kersten; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister, Louise (Bob) Ulrich; sisters-in-law, Margaret Schedgick, Helen Baer, Elaine Peotter, Lois Sharenbrock, Margaret Collins; brothers-in-law: Francis and James Kersten; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her three sons, John, Michael, and Richard; three daughters: Marilyn, Karin, and Jacqueline; sister, Theresa Coon and two brothers: Chester and Albert Schedgick; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012, at 3:30 pm at Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home, 312 Milwaukee Street, Menasha. The funeral service will follow at 6:30 pm, with Rev. David Skarsten officiating. Interment will take place at St. John Cemetery, Town of Menasha. Sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Rita at our website. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Peabody Manor, Theda Care Hospice, and Visiting Nurses for all of the loving care given to Rita and her family. "I love YOU" Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 6 to September 7, 2012
  Person ID	I86864	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Family	Kersten, Richard,   b. 2 Sep 1922, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 9 May 1983, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 60 years)
  Married	5 Sep 1942
  Children	1. Kersten, John A.,   b. 5 Aug 1959, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 19 Apr 2015, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 55 years)
  Last Modified	8 Sep 2012
  Family ID	F27966	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Kersten, Rita (Maiden Name: Schedgick)