Irene Rupnow

Obituary of Irene Bertha Rupnow

Irene Bertha RUPNOW, age 97, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Fairhaven, in Whitewater, WI. Irene was born in Wilton, Wisconsin on April 7, 1912, the daughter of August and Bertha (Kerchoff) Gehrke. On April 3, 1935, Irene married Merlin "Andy" Rupnow in Belvedere, Illinois. Andy preceded her in death on October 3, 1976. Andy and Irene farmed in the Town of Johnstown until the early 60's when they moved to Whitewater, where Andy worked in maintenance and Irene in the kitchen at the High School. Irene was an active member of the First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater. She enjoyed gardening and loved animals. Surviving are: Son: Dean (Ann) Rupnow, Nekoosa, WI, Grandson: Scott (Jana) Rupnow, Dallas, TX, Great-Grandchildren: Caden and Jade Rupnow, Dallas, TX, and Nephews: Jerry and Eugene Gehrke. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, Gerald Gehrke. Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 31, 2009, at 2:00PM at the Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel, Whitewater, Wisconsin with Rev. Jerald Wendt officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater, Wisconsin. Friends may call after 12:00PM on Monday at the Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater until the services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the First English Lutheran Church, Whitewater.
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