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Saleen Mali Ratelle
Saleen Mali Ratelle, age 17, of Plover passed away peacefully in her sleep July 3, 2013 in San Tan Valley, AZ.
Saleen was born June 25, 1996 to Chad Ratelle & Tanya Hintz in Stevens Point WI. She graduated Kiddie Kollege before attending Mc Dill Elementary School, Ben Franklin Junior High and Stevens Point Area Senior High School; looking forward to her Senior year.
Saleen will be remembered for her contagious laugh & giggles. Her warm & outgoing nature always bloomed from a seemingly shy persona. Her bright smile continuously warmed the hearts of those who had the chance to know her.
Saleen embraced life and had an interest in staying active & involved. She enjoyed music; a member of her school band, she attended band camp at Lawrence University. Saleen had developed an interest in bowling and was a member of the Junior Bowling League. She also had passion for dancing as a student at the Dance Education Center where she loved learning different dance styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, & modern. She participated in donating her hair to Locks of Love several times. Saleen was a Girl Scout Ambassador working towards a Gold Award. She was also involved at Girl Scout Camp, first as a camper then a junior counselor.
Saleen enjoyed traveling with her family, friends and solo. She visited many states and places including Niagara Falls, Disney World, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York City and Arizona. She also enjoyed attending musicals & Broadway shows. Recently, she developed an interest in rock climbing and kayaking. Saleen's sense of adventure also led her to enjoy a Young Eagles Flight at EAA. Swimming and an occasional waterpark venture was a summertime necessity. In her spare time, Saleen was an avid reader, liked surfing the internet and assembling puzzles. She loved picking & tasting the first seasonal raspberries with her Nana but her favorite snack was chips with French Onion Dip. Saleen loved animals, especially her pets. Family was important to Saleen and she had a special bond with her cousin Enjoli. -They were more like sisters than cousins.
Survivors include mother, Tanya (Colin Fredock) Hintz of San Tan Valley, AZ; father, Chad (Meg DuBois) Ratelle of Wisconsin Rapids; Nana & Papa, Terri & Jim Hintz of Plover; grandfather, Laurol Ratelle of Wisconsin Rapids; uncles, Chris Ratelle of Wisconsin Rapids, Robert Hintz of Stevens Point, David (Jamie Haugh) Hintz of Stevens Point; cousins, Enjoli, Dylan, Mandi, Haili, Kelsi; extended family, Rachel, Nicole, Brennan, Aaron, & Logan; pets, Zane & Jack; and many special friends.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Jan Ratelle.
A Time of Expressing Love & Sharing Memories will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Boston Funeral Home. A service, Celebrating Her Life, will follow on Friday at 11:00 am, at the funeral home.
A memorial will be established at a later date- contributions may be many made to Saleen's family. Online condolences may be made at www.bostonfuneralhome.net.
Saleen has had, what most would call- "An Enchanted Life". She will be deeply missed.
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I know your mother. you have her smile and what I've heard of you, you have her beautiful caring nature. you'll be missed but what I've heard, you love adventure so go and have a blast in Heaven sweetie!
Sonya Gutierrez
August 29, 2013
Kim (Kay) Hackbarth
July 19, 2013
I can not express the shock I experienced when I heard about Saleen's passing. Fly high sweet angel and know you are missed here on earth. Hugs and prayers to Chad and the rest of her family.
Kim Hackbarth
July 19, 2013
Chad, I'm so sorry for your loss. Remember the happy times you had with her. She is an angel now, looking after you from above. Rest in peace.
Connie Converse
July 19, 2013
Chad & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss!
Kris (Parker) Gildenzopf
July 18, 2013
I don't know you well Saleen, but Enjoli talked about you all the time when I saw her. I don't think you knew how much you are loved. Sleep peacefully and we will see you again someday.
Wendy Long
July 18, 2013
To the family & freinds of Saleen, our deepest sympathy. A life much too short. Knowing her was indeed a blessing. God comfort you.
Ron & Darlene Rogoski
July 17, 2013
I didn't know Saleen well, but we had Health class together this year. I had the privilege to work with her briefly for small group activities, I wish I could have gotten to know her better. My mother was also her teacher for 2 years in 5th and 6th grade, and she and I have been mourning since we heard the news.
Prayers to Saleen's family and friends. She will be missed.
Emily Jones
July 17, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of Saleen's untimely passing. May God's peace be with Saleen's entire family today and in the coming weeks.
With deepest sympathy,
Cindy Tyjeski
July 17, 2013
We didn't know Saleen personally, but Bill and I are so very sorry. We're friends of Robbie Hintz. Having read the obituary, Saleen sounds like she's left a wonderful legacy and will obviously be missed greatly. Please know that we will be praying for your entire family and Saleen's friends. You can be sure that you are not alone through this heartbreaking time because God promises, "I will never leave or forsake you."
Bill and Debe Lange
July 17, 2013
Another angel has been taken from this world but will continue to watch over the rest of us with a smile with our Lord, and NEVER forgotten
July 16, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. What a sad time this is. I loved seeing Saleen every day through the lunch line at school. Always laughing and joking with her friends. I will miss you sweet girl.
Brenda Varga
July 16, 2013
Jim, I was saddened to have read this and find that Saleen was a part of your family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Mayer
July 16, 2013
My heart aches for all the family that loved Saleen. She touched many people, and left her mark on the world, and it is a better place for having her in it, even for such a short time. Enjoli will always remember her, "big Sis" Saleen. Prayers for peace and strength for everyone feeling the loss of this lovely young lady.
Jill and Dan Hinckle
July 15, 2013
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