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- God opened his arms and welcomed home Betty Marie Bohatschek, when she died peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Shiocton on May 12, 1931 to the late Edward and Mary Rueden. Blessed into a large family, she grew up on the family farm and learned life lessons that she would carry with her throughout her life. After graduation she worked at Zwickers Mill and enjoyed many adventures with her friends, especially to Shawano Lake.
On September 5, 1955, she married Max Bohatschek. Together they enjoyed 40 years of companionship. During that time they enjoyed card club, bowling, and spending time with family and friends. They took bus trips, traveled, and attended many Packer games. As a mother of young children, Betty volunteered at St. Gabriel Church. She worked at Kimberly Clark for 20-plus years, taking with her many memories and life-long friends. After retirement, she enjoyed time volunteering at Theda Clark's gift shop.
Betty was well known as a savvy card player, who would never share her strategies. She also greatly enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking. Her family recipes have been, and will be, passed on for many generations. She will always be remembered for her great sense of humor and her ability to make light of any situation.
The light of her life in her later years were her grandchildren and granddogs. She was the best grandma any child could have wished for. They will always cherish the memories they were fortunate to make with her and they both loved her with all their hearts. Betty was generous with her family and friends; always putting their needs before her own. She would often go without to give her children a little something special.
Betty will be missed by her two daughters: Ann (Steven) Heser; Julie (Duane) DeKeyser; her two grandchildren: Nathan and Alyssa DeKeyser; her sisters: Joanne Meyer; Marion Barlow; and brother, Roger (Verona) Rueden. She is further survived by her sisters-in-law: Shirley Rueden and Lorraine (Mike) Vander Wielen as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max; siblings: Cele (Tony) Zitzelsberger; Mildred (Norm) Seguin; Agnes (Lloyd) Davis; Ervin Rueden; brothers-in-law: Gene Meyer, and Vic Barlow; and other family members, in-laws, and friends.
The funeral service for Betty will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Fr. Larry Seidl officiating. Friends will be received at church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to thank the staff of Fox River Assisted Living for their constant care, friendship and compassion. Betty enjoyed the residents and staff over the last few years. Thank you also to the staff of Appleton Medical Center, Rennes, and Unity Hospice for the care and dignity they showed during the last weeks of her life.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
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www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on November 25, 2012
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1931 - 2012 (81 years)
