"Dear Luann and family, My mom just told me of the news today. I wanted to send my condolences. Every time I bake bread, (even 45-50 years later) I think of her. I remember when I was little and would come over to play, two days a week (if my memory serves accurate) the house was filled with the wonderful aroma of fresh baked bread. That is one of my favorite childhood memories.To this day, I still think that aroma is one of the best reasons for baking homemade bread. I also remember the annual peach canning and how we got to help. Your mom made a wonderful home for her family and it was so nice to know her. "
In loving memory of
Rita Chappelle
June 20, 1924 - April 17, 2013
Rita I. Chappelle, 88, Green Bay, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at a local nursing home. She was born June 20, 1924 in Green Bay to the late Jules and Mary (Bruyninckz) Boschaert. On May 20, 1944, she married Neil Chappelle; he preceded her in death April 23, 2006.
Rita was a woman of faith and integrity who loved her family and was committed to the Lord. She had been employed as a receptionist at Weight Watchers. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Women and Trinity Lutheran Quilters. She also was treasurer of the Brown County Chapter #268 AARP for many years.
Survivors include one son, Robert (Patricia) Chappelle, Lake Zurich, Illinois; two daughters, Lois (Roy) Graham and Luann Glielmi, both of Green Bay; grandchildren, Lori, Rachel, Justin, Angela, Aria, Ryan and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Gretta, Ava and Tyler; her sister, Maryann De Jardin; two sisters-in-law, Edna Chappelle and Jackie Boschaert; and one brother-in-law, Ward Chappelle.
In addition to her parents and husband, Neil, she was preceded in death by a baby, daughter, Virginia and two brothers, Louis and Earl.
Visitation will take place from 9 to 11 am Monday, April 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 330 South Broadway, where the funeral service will take place at 11 am with the Rev. Michael Baucom officiating. Entombment will be at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd.
The family would like to express special thanks to the Unity Hospice staff for all of their care and concern for Rita.
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"Dear Maryann, Bob, Lois, and LuAnne, I was so sorry to hear of Rita's death. I don't know if all of you know that when I was a small child, Rita baby-sat me; that's how she got to meet your father and marry him. That was a long, long time ago, but I remember it as if it were yesterday. I used to call Rita occasionally and in between, she would call me. I have not heard from her for quite a while; I feel so bad that I did not try to call her. I send you all my sympathy and prayers (for all of you). I wish I were able to be there; but I'm just not able to manage the trip from Sinsinawa to Green Bay at this time; it is too difficult for me. With love and prayer, Sister Barbara Tilkens."
"Bob, Lois, & LuAnn, I am so sorry to learn about your Mom's passing. I will miss Rita's phone calls. Always enjoyed our chats about both of our family's, Churches, mutual friends, etc. She was a wonderful, faithful woman & now she is reunited with your Dad, who was a special guy also. They both did so much for Trinity & for others. She will me missed. "
"Rita was an outstanding woman who had a fantastic work ethic and great wisdom. I always knew if Rita was my receptionist the paperwork would be exact and CORRECT! Her strong faith was like a beacon in the night and she cared for others always."