Loretta Rose Blatz | ||
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| Loretta Rose Blatz, 93, of Chilton went to her eternal home on Saturday, December 20, 2008. She was born June 29, 1915 to John and Mary (Bertram) Birschbach in St. Peter. She was educated at various schools as she spent a lot of her time caring for her mother. On April 28, 1936, she married Raymond J. Blatz in St. Peter. They farmed all their married life. They lived in various locations, and in 1954 they moved to their final and current farming home in the Chilton area. Loretta also worked at Aluminum Specialty in Chilton. She continued to farm with her son Joe after her husband Ray's death in June 1976. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stockbridge and was a member of their Christian Mother's organization. Survivors include her children: Rita Weber of Mt. Calvary, Nina (Gerry) Bord of Mt. Calvary, Ralph (Dianne) Blatz of Chilton, John (Betty) Blatz of Chilton; a sister: Clarissa (Elmer) Freund of Fond du Lac; and a sister-in-law Bernadette Blatz of Dotyville. She is further survived by 22 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband: Ray in 1976; her son: Joe in January 2008; a son-in-law: Leroy Weber; 3 brothers: Ray (Eleanor), Herman (Elsie), and Jerome (Lucille); and a sister: Frances (Ray). She had a love of nature, enjoying her flowers and watching the birds. She loved baking especially making a large variety of cookies and candy for Christmas. She loved playing cards, seek-a-wood, and dominoes. She was a great mother and grandmother. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stockbridge at 6:00 PM on Friday, December 26, 2008 with the Rev. Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Family and friends may call from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stockbridge on Friday, December 26, 2008. We would like to thank Rachel from Affinity Hospice for her support to allow the family to enable Loretta’s final wish to be at home during her last days. Also a special thank you to Dennis Kesler for all his Friday visits to deliver communion. She looked forward to his visits. | ||