SHAWANO - Ardella M. Raaths, 92, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000 at Shawano. She was born March 2, 1907, in Green Valley to the late John and Mabel (Lutsey) Berg. She graduated from Advance School and Oconto Falls High School and Teacher's Training. Ardella married William A. Raaths in Bonduel June 4, 1928. She taught school for two years. The couple farmed in the Town of Angelica until 1968 when they moved to Shawano. Ardella worked as a custodian at Shawano High School for nine years, and a volunteer at Heartland Healthcare Center of Shawano, and the Civic Center, Shawano. William preceded her in death Sept. 4, 1984. Ardella was a member of St. Paul Ev. Luth. Church, Zachow, for over 70 years; she had been President and Secretary of St. Paul's Ladies Aid, Secretary of Shawano Golden Agers, Secretary of AARP, member of Country Neighbors Homemakers, a 4-H Leader for 19 years, and she taught Sunday

school.

Survivors include a son, William (Natalie) Raaths, Menasha; four daughters, Inez (Eldon) Troge, Green Bay; Ardis (Kenton) Stewart, Buffalo, NY; Maryl (Jim) Nelsen, Green Bay; and Carol (Jim) Vanden Plas, Green Bay; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Eckerson, Stevens Point and Orriene (Curt) Magee, Bonduel; four sisters-in-law, Anabel Berg, Cecil; Adeline Berg, Oshkosh; Carrie Berg, Green Valley and Eve Berg, Green Bay.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Pearl; a grand-daughter; four brothers and three sisters.

The funeral was held Sat., Feb. 12 at her church with the Rev. Philip Geiger officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.

Arrangements through Wendt Funeral Home, Bonduel.


		Ardella M. (Berg) Raaths

	SHAWANO - Ardella M. Raaths, 92, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000 at Shawano. She was born March 2, 1907, in Green Valley to the late John and Mabel (Lutsey) Berg. She graduated from Advance School and Oconto Falls High School and Teacher's Training. Ardella married William A. Raaths in Bonduel June 4, 1928. She taught school for two years. The couple farmed in the Town of Angelica until 1968 when they moved to Shawano. Ardella worked as a custodian at Shawano High School for nine years, and a volunteer at Heartland Healthcare Center of Shawano, and the Civic Center, Shawano. William preceded her in death Sept. 4, 1984. Ardella was a member of St. Paul Ev. Luth. Church, Zachow, for over 70 years; she had been President and Secretary of St. Paul's Ladies Aid, Secretary of Shawano Golden Agers, Secretary of AARP, member of Country Neighbors Homemakers, a 4-H Leader for 19 years, and she taught Sunday school. Survivors include a son, William (Natalie) Raaths, Menasha; four daughters, Inez (Eldon) Troge, Green Bay; Ardis (Kenton) Stewart, Buffalo, NY; Maryl (Jim) Nelsen, Green Bay; and Carol (Jim) Vanden Plas, Green Bay; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Eckerson, Stevens Point and Orriene (Curt) Magee, Bonduel; four sisters-in-law, Anabel Berg, Cecil; Adeline Berg, Oshkosh; Carrie Berg, Green Valley and Eve Berg, Green Bay. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Pearl; a grand-daughter; four brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held Sat., Feb. 12 at her church with the Rev. Philip Geiger officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements through Wendt Funeral Home, Bonduel.