Rita E. Arentz

Rita E. Arentz, 93 Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 2 for Rita E. Arentz, nee VandeBoom, of Grafton who was born to rest on September 28, 2018. Rita was born on July 28, 1925 to Norbert and Margaret VandeBoom. She was a graduate of Port Washington High School. On February 12, 1947, Rita was united in marriage to Carl Arentz at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Saukville. He preceded her in death May 28, 2007. After Rita’s youngest daughter entered grade school, she worked at Sprague Electric in Grafton for several years and then retired. Rita enjoyed crocheting/embroidery, ceramics, baking, playing sheepshead, taking walks and most importantly spending time with her family. She and her husband also enjoyed traveling. Rita was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters-St. Henrietta Council. Rita is survived by eight children, Ruth Ann Hart, Jim (Carol) Arentz, Karen (Steve) Kaplan and Marlene (Mike) Donahue, all of Grafton, Diane (Joe) Barbieri of Hartford, Marilyn (Bob) Januchowski of Janesville, JoAnn (Rob) Stecker of Cedarburg, Janet (Rob) Wilde of Fredonia; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Bernice Schueller and brother George (Frances) VandeBoom. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 4:00pm on Tuesday, October 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grafton. Visitation will be at the church from 2:00pm to 3:45pm. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials of the donor’s choice are suggested.