Sommers, Rita

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• Obituary: 16 Aug 2018; APC

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Obituary:
Greenville - Age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Brewster Village in Grand Chute, with her family by her side. Rita was born to the late Frank and Evelyn (Young) Sommers on June 20, 1929 in Greenville. Rita was united in marriage to John Woods on September 30, 1952 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Stephensville. She enjoyed bowling, watching the Brewers, and The Game Show Network. Rita loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grand children. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was involved in numerous clubs, which included Homemakers, Socialites and Greenville Women's Club.
Rita is survived by her children, Nancy Woods, Jeanne (George) Driessen, Cathy (Steve) Wunderlich, Richard (Patti) Woods, Dennis (Darlene) Woods, Janet (Jim) Schroeder and Tim (Joelle) Woods; grandchildren, Adam (Kara) Driessen, Aaron (Kim) Driessen, Nate Driessen, Ben (Sabina) Wunderlich, Matt (Michelle) Woods, Mason (special friend Bailey) Woods, Wendy (special friend Ken) Lewin, Jamie (special friend Lisa) Lewin, Mike Schroeder, Tom (Leanne) Schroeder, Dan Schroeder, Steve (Marissa) Schroeder, Chase (Brittany) Drath, Bison Woods and Tiger Woods; 14 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way and 1 great-great-granddaughter; siblings, Ange (Larry) Kruzicki, Bob Sommers, Janice (Thomas) Lawson, Art (Bonnie) Sommers and Danny Sommers and in-laws Doris Sommers and Jan Sommers. Rita is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; grandson, Dustin Woods; siblings, Leon (Barbara) Sommers, Ken Sommers, Valerie Sommers, Chub (Janice) Sommers and Ray Sommers.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Rita will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church (N2385 Municipal Dr.) in Greenville. Fr. Michael Warden will be officiating. Visitation will take place at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff and nurses at Brewster Village and ThedaCare Hospice for all their tender care given to Rita.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 17, 2018

Rita married Woods, John 30 Sep 1952, Stephensville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Woods, Leo and Thompson, Cecelia) was born 11 Sep 1923, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Apr 1992; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]