- Rita M. Buchinger, Kaukauna, age 80, died peacefully with her family at h er side on Tuesday December 28, 2004 at St. Paul's Home following a sho rt illness. She was born August 18, 1924 in Kaukauna to the late Anton a nd Anna (Emmers) Welhouse. On June 18, 1947 Rita married Leo Buching er at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kaukauna. The couple lived in the Kauk auna area their entire married life. Rita farmed with her husband until h is retirement. She then was employed by Kaukauna Community Hospital for ma ny years in housekeeping. She loved playing sheepshead, spending time at t heir cottage in Townsend, and dancing. She always praised and loved her ch ildren, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved singing with frie nds, playing the piano, and embroidering gifts for her family. A favori te craft Rita enjoyed was making klouches with her daughter Ann. She w as a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Kaukauna.Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ann (Randall) Lamers, Kaukaun a; four sons and daughters-in-law: Daniel (Patricia), Kaukauna, David ( Ka thy) and special friend Nancy Dey, Kaukauna, Tom (Alyce), Hilbert, Jim (Tr acie), Kaukauna; 13 grandchildren: Brian (Scott) Lamers, Chad (Amy) Lame rs and Amber Lamers, Dan Jr. (Becky) Buchinger, Richelle (Bob) Bruette, Ni cole (Scott) Jupp, Ken (Jill) Buchinger, Ross (Tammy) Buchinger, Craig (Li sa) Buchinger, Emily Buchinger (special friend Jesse Hoppe) and Angela Buc hinger, Pierce and Blair Buchinger; six great grandchildren: Taylor, Tanne r, Maddy, Gentry, Kendra and Gracie Jo. She is further survived by her sis ters: Martha Welhouse and Ruth (Gordon) Mader, and a sister-in-law Mona We lhouse, numerous nieces and nephews and also by her special friends: Lilli an, Helen and Mary.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leo, a daughter, Diane Kathry n, a sister Marie Mader, two brothers: Anton and Sylvester Welhouse.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Aloysius Catholic Ch urch, Kaukauna with Fr. David Schmidt officiating. Burial in St. Mary's Ce metery, Kaukauna. Friends may call directly at church from 10 a.m. Frid ay until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has be en established in her name.
All the little things
you have to say
Keep reminding us of the day
That the end is drawing near
And we're holding back the tears
You brought us up with love
and let us be
When the time came
you set us free
To make the choices
on our own and live
You never asked for anything
yet you taught us to give
You've made your peace
and said your goodbyes
We love you and we'll miss
the smile in your eyes
You were everything
we wanted to be and more
God loved you and will keep you,
and will open His door.
We love you mom
and we'll never forget you
In the heart of our soul
is where we will keep you
Take care, be happy,
look down on us and smile
We'll be alright
it'll just take a while.
Author Unknown
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1924 - 2004 (80 years)
Education - High School
