1934
Lois
2013
Lois Rath
September 7, 1934 — November 28, 2013
Lois A. Rath, 79, of Bella Vista, AR, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the Specialty Hospital of Mid America, Overland Park, KS.
She was born on September 9, 1934 to Irma (Maschke) and Albert Remde in Youngstown, OH. As a child she moved to various places, she attended schools in Detroit, MI, Waukegan, IL and went on to continue her education at Iowa State University. After graduation she worked at universities and hospitals as a dietitian and also a consulting dietitian for nursing homes.
On June 16, 1956 she married Gerald Rath in Waukegan, IL. After marriage they lived in various states due to Gerald's career. In 1995 they retired to Bella Vista, AR.
She was a member of Bella Vista Lutheran Church, where she was active in the choir. She was also involved in the church sponsored food pantry. Lois loved singing in the church and community choirs in the various communities where they lived.
She enjoyed reading, playing bridge, mahjong and playing tennis. She also enjoyed travelling nationally and internationally during retirement. But most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband Gerald Rath; brother Richard (Sandy) Remde; son Larry (Kathy) Rath; two daughters, Robin (Keith) Spickler, Karen (Jeff) Gire and nine grandchildren
Graveside service will be 9 am on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Memorial service will be 10 am on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Bella Vista Lutheran Church, Bella Vista, AR.
In lieu of flowers family suggest memorial contributions to Bella Vista Lutheran Church food pantry or charity of donor's choice.
She was born on September 9, 1934 to Irma (Maschke) and Albert Remde in Youngstown, OH. As a child she moved to various places, she attended schools in Detroit, MI, Waukegan, IL and went on to continue her education at Iowa State University. After graduation she worked at universities and hospitals as a dietitian and also a consulting dietitian for nursing homes.
On June 16, 1956 she married Gerald Rath in Waukegan, IL. After marriage they lived in various states due to Gerald's career. In 1995 they retired to Bella Vista, AR.
She was a member of Bella Vista Lutheran Church, where she was active in the choir. She was also involved in the church sponsored food pantry. Lois loved singing in the church and community choirs in the various communities where they lived.
She enjoyed reading, playing bridge, mahjong and playing tennis. She also enjoyed travelling nationally and internationally during retirement. But most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband Gerald Rath; brother Richard (Sandy) Remde; son Larry (Kathy) Rath; two daughters, Robin (Keith) Spickler, Karen (Jeff) Gire and nine grandchildren
Graveside service will be 9 am on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Memorial service will be 10 am on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Bella Vista Lutheran Church, Bella Vista, AR.
In lieu of flowers family suggest memorial contributions to Bella Vista Lutheran Church food pantry or charity of donor's choice.
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