Rita Hildegard Vandre Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rita Hildegard Vandre, 84, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2016, embraced in the love of her family. Rita was born in Loyal on January 24, 1932, the daughter of Roman G. and Martina M. (Bauer) Renz. On February 15, 1950, Rita married Elmer “Moose” Vandre at St. John’s in Jefferson, Wisconsin. She was employed by the Monona Grove School District working in food service at the Cottage Grove Elementary School for 22 years. Most recently, Rita worked at The Rendezvous in Berlin serving up what many called some of the best soup in the area. Rita enjoyed flower gardening, league bowling, reading, cooking and baking. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Berlin. She is survived by her children, Cheryl (John) Richmond of Iowa City, Iowa, Bonnie (David) Vandre-Blewett of Poynette, Gary of Oshkosh and Mark of Berlin; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; a sister, Janet Ebbert of Fort Atkinson; and two brothers Dale (Elaine) of Biloxi, Mississippi, and David (Linda) of Ridgeway. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Moose” on June 22, 1997; parents, Roman and Martina; brother, Donald Renz; and sister, Cyrilla (Cy) Meitzner. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 at 11:00 am., at All Saints Catholic Church, N8566 State Rd. 49, Berlin, with Father David Greenfield officiating. Burial will be in the St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Berlin. In accordance with Rita’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will not be a visitation time, except immediately following the services at the cemetery all are invited to the All Saints Catholic Parish Hall for a luncheon and visiting with the family. Wiecki-Skipchak Berlin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Agnesian Hospice Hope of Green Lake in Rita’s memory, and would be appreciated.

Rita Hildegard Vandre

January 24, 1932 - October 21, 2016