Obituary for Rita Ann Puls (Stoffel)
Rita Ann Puls, (nee Stoffel) of Slinger, age 90 years, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. Rita was born on December 23,1930 in the Town of West Bend to Herbert N. and Walburga E. (nee Mueller) Stoffel. She graduated from Slinger High School, class of 1948. She married Jerome (Jerry) A. Puls on May 10, 1950 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Nabob. Rita and her husband, Jerry, owned and operated Jerry’s Tap in Slinger for over 25 years. She dedicated her life to loving and supporting her family. Rita took great pride in watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren by being active in their lives. Rita enjoyed cooking and baking, she was known for her “Grandma Rita Burgers”, potato salad, and chocolate chip cookies. She also loved vacationing with family and friends at their cabin in Eagle River. Rita’s favorite past times were watching the Brewers & Packers as well as doing crossword puzzles. She was a long-time member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Slinger. Rita was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed.
Rita is survived by her two loving children Thomas (Elizabeth) Puls, Diane Puls; cherished grandchildren: Keri (Mike) Tennies, Kyle (Jenni) Opetz, Kodie (Danielle) Opetz, Angela (Kevin) Tennies; cherished great-grandchildren: Carter & Brooke Tennies, Mason & Harper Opetz, Brady Tennies and awaiting “Baby Tennies”; dear siblings & siblings-in-law: Leroy & Marian Stoffel, Dave Stoffel, Janice Zuern, Rich Gullickson, & Stanley Puls. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Jerry, brothers Jerome & Charles Stoffel, sisters Elly Kratz, Judy Gullickson & Maryrose Stoffel, brothers-in-law Bob Kratz, Don Zuern & Earl Puls, sisters-in-law Marion & Phyllis Puls.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Peter Catholic Church (200 E. Washington St., Slinger) with Father Richard J. Stoffel presiding. Visitation will be at Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr West Bend) on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 10:00 am until 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated.
A special thank you to the Doctors and medical staff of Horizon’s Lawlis Family Hospice, Kathy’s Hospice and Serenity Villa for their special care.
Rita is survived by her two loving children Thomas (Elizabeth) Puls, Diane Puls; cherished grandchildren: Keri (Mike) Tennies, Kyle (Jenni) Opetz, Kodie (Danielle) Opetz, Angela (Kevin) Tennies; cherished great-grandchildren: Carter & Brooke Tennies, Mason & Harper Opetz, Brady Tennies and awaiting “Baby Tennies”; dear siblings & siblings-in-law: Leroy & Marian Stoffel, Dave Stoffel, Janice Zuern, Rich Gullickson, & Stanley Puls. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Jerry, brothers Jerome & Charles Stoffel, sisters Elly Kratz, Judy Gullickson & Maryrose Stoffel, brothers-in-law Bob Kratz, Don Zuern & Earl Puls, sisters-in-law Marion & Phyllis Puls.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Peter Catholic Church (200 E. Washington St., Slinger) with Father Richard J. Stoffel presiding. Visitation will be at Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr West Bend) on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 10:00 am until 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated.
A special thank you to the Doctors and medical staff of Horizon’s Lawlis Family Hospice, Kathy’s Hospice and Serenity Villa for their special care.