Gradall, Rita

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• Reference Number: 4642
• Obituary: 7 Mar 2016; APC

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Obituary:
Rita H. Zastrow of Waupaca, WI formerly of Kenosha passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home King, WI.
She was born in Milwaukee, WI. on March 5, 1925 to the late Frank and Mary (Molitor) Gradall. She was educated in local schools. On July 21, 1943 she married Gerald Zastrow at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Milwaukee. After 63 years of marriage, Gerry preceded her in death on September 12, 2006.
In 1953, Rita and Gerry relocated to Kenosha, where she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. As a homemaker, she was also a member of Kenosha Shiner's Auxiliary. After Gerry's retirement, they relocated to Waupaca where she was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children, Terry (Louise) Zastrow, Gerry (Heidi) Zastrow, Barbara Lenz, Karen Evans and Debbie (Fiancée Masao Yanagida) Zastrow, 11 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters, and a son- in-law Richard Lenz.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 11 AM at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Waupaca, WI. A Memorial gathering for Rita will be held at the church from 10 AM until the time of the service at 11 AM. Burial of cremains will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery following the service. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St.Mary Magdalene Church or to Camp Cleghorn Chapel Fund would be appreciated.
A special thanks to the staff at the Wisconsin Veterans Home and Theda Care at Home Hospice.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Mar. 7, 2016

Rita married Zastrow, Gerald 21 Jul 1943, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Gerald (son of Zastrow, George and Lee, Hazel) was born 8 Apr 1923, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Sep 2006, Weyauwega, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]