Rita Mielke

Rita
Mielke, 79, of rural Markesan, died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Beaver Dam
Community Hospital.

 

Rita
was born March 15, 1935, west of Berlin at Big Island, the daughter of Harry
and Helen Sina Hoodie. In 1953 Rita graduated from Rosendale High School. On
November 5, 1960 Rita married Gerald “Bud” Mielke in Brandon. Following their
marriage the couple farmed all of their married lives in the town of Mackford.
Prior to their marriage, Rita worked for Green Giant Canning Company in Ripon
and Rosendale for about seven years. Rita enjoyed sewing, quilting, her cats,
and especially being with her great-grandchildren. Rita was always available to
help others. Rita was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Markesan.

 

Rita
is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gerald “Bud” Mielke of rural Markesan;
a daughter, Annette Schimming and her husband, Peter of rural Beaver Dam; a
grandson, Jeremy Worm and his wife, Jessica of rural Waupun; two step-grandsons:
Nathan Schimming and special friend, Sierra Young of Marinette and Matthew Schimming
and fiancée, Diana Breidenbach of Beaver Dam; four great-grandchildren: Jason
Hattaway, Jalynn Worm, Jade Worm, and Sophia Schimming; and three sisters:
Virginia “Ginny” Robson of Sun Prairie, Regina “Jean” Burk of Waupun, and Susan
Hoodie of Omro.

 

Rita
was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Harry Hoodie, and an infant
brother, Casmier; and a brother-in-law, Terry Burk.

 

Funeral
services for Rita Mielke will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 10:30
a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, formerly St. Joseph’s, in Markesan with
Rev. Paulraj Sellam officiating. Burial will follow at Mackford Union Cemetery
in the town of Mackford. Friends and relatives may call on the family on
Tuesday evening from 4-7 p.m. at Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun and on
Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

 

Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving
the family.  Please visit our website at
www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com for further information and to send
condolences.