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- Eleanor Beschta, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at Rennes Health Care Center, Appleton. Eleanor was born on May 30, 1914, in Cicero, WI, the daughter of the late Harry and Sada (Huse) Armitage. She married Vernon J. Beschta on February 22, 1936; he preceded her in death in 2006. Eleanor enjoyed gardening and baking, and loved taking care of her family, especially Vernon when the children were gone.
Eleanor is survived by her children, Duane (Judy) Beschta, Lake Nebagamon; James (Nancy) Beschta, Marysville, WA; Robert (Charlaine) Beschta, Corvallis, OR; and Joanne (Keith) Werth, Appleton; twenty grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Schuh, Oshkosh; three brothers: Donald (Lois) Armitage, Madison; Wesley (Jean) Armitage, Omaha, NE; and Merlin (Susan) Armitage, Texas.
She was further preceded in death by four brothers: Harry (Ella) Armitage, Calvin (Gladys) Armitage, Rodney (Henrietta) Armitage, and Emerson Armitage; sister-in-law, Helen (Roy) Casey; and brother-in-law Frank Schuh.
A memorial service for Eleanor will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010, at Highland Memorial Park, STAR OF HOPE CHAPEL, 3131 N. Richmond Street, Appleton, with Rev. Tim Albrecht officiating. Friends may call Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will follow. Memorial donations in Eleanor's name may be made to the Alzheimer Association of Greater Northeastern Wisconsin, 2900 Curry Lane, Suite A, Green Bay, 54311.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Rennes Health Care Center for their many years of compassion, care, and support.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
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1914 - 2010 (96 years)
