NENABER,
Rita K.
(Maiden Name: Kauth)
Rita K. Nenaber, 86, of Chandler, AZ, entered eternal rest on June 27, 2007.
Rita was born April 11, 1921 in Cavour, SD to Carl and Ella (Lovett) Kauth.
She was raised and educated in the local area and in 1948 married Donald Nenaber. They made their home in South Dakota before moving to the Phoenix area in 1965. She retired from Arizona State University, but especially enjoyed her role as a wife, mother and grandmother.
She will be deeply missed by her children, John (Susan) Stewart of Mesa, AZ, Michael (Kathie) Nenaber of Springfield, IL, Terry (Pam) Nenaber of Chandler, AZ, Dick (Pam) Nenaber of Tempe, AZ and Patti (Tim) Hinman of Holbrook, AZ; siblings, Elnora Burdick of Redfield, SD, Kenneth (Tootie) Kauth of Huron, SD and Richard (Joan) Kauth of Des Moines, IA along with 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 2000 and also by 3 siblings.
Visitation was Friday, June 29 with a scripture service at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 30 at Church of the Holy Spirit. 1800 E. Libra Dr., Tempe. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1500 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rita's name to the Banner Mesa Medical Center, 1010 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201.
Published in the East Valley Tribune on 6/29/2007.