Irene Ruth Nitzke

Funeral Services will be held Saturday March 26, 2011 at the Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory W63N527 Hanover Avenue, Cedarburg at 1:00pm for Irene Ruth Nitzke who died surrounded by her family on March 21, 2011, age 83 years at Horizon Hospice located in Columbia St. Mary Ozaukee Campus. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00am until the time of Service. Interment Zur Ruhe Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission (where she often donated her many crocheted hats and scarves) or Faith Lutheran Church, Cedarburg would be appreciated. Irene was born in Cedarburg, Wisconsin on April 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Edward and Laura (nee Stern) Koepke. Irene was united in holy matrimony to Melvin Nitzke on October 1, 1949 in Cedarburg, WI. They were blessed with two children. Melvin preceded Irene in death on December 24, 1994. She was a foundingmember of Faith Lutheran Church. Irene loved singing and was a member of the Ozaukee Chorus for over 10 years. She loved cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting and gardening. Irene also enjoyed watching the many wild animals and birds in her backyard. She leaves to cherish her memory son; Charles Nitzke, daughter; Sharon (John) Schuldt and grandsons Brian (Pam) and Jason Nitzke. She is also survived by a brother Edward Koepke and a sister Leona (Gilbert) Stanowsky. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission or Faith Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. Cemetery: Zur Ruhe Cemetery N69 W6000 Bridge St. Cedarburg, WI 53012 (map/driving directions)following the service. Visitation: 11:00am to 1:00pm at Mueller Funeral Home - Cedarburg W63 N527 Hanover Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012 on Saturday, March 26, 2011 (map/driving directions) Service: 1:00pm at Mueller Funeral Home - Cedarburg W63 N527 Hanover Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012 on Saturday, March 26, 2011 (map/driving directions)