Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Erna Rath Obituary
Erna Rath, 101, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Rutledge Home, Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.
She was born Nov. 24, 1913, to Jacob and Helena (Priester) Rath on a farm southwest of Martin, North Dakota.
Erna moved to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1941, and worked at Ancker Hospital for a year and a half, then at 3M for two years and then was employed at Champion-Horner-Waldorf Paper Company for 32 ½ years, retiring in 1976. She was involved in volunteer work with the White Cross Cancer Pads for hospitals and Fair Share.
She was a member of Park Baptist Church for 45 years. She was on the Deacon's Board and also in charge of the children's nursery for 27 years. She belonged to the 75 Club, Papermate Club, was a member of Union Gospel Mission and United Leisure Age Center.
Erna moved to Chippewa Falls in 2002. She has resided at the Rutledge Home since 2011. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Chippewa Falls.
Erna is survived by: her daughter, Jan Rath of Chippewa Falls; sisters-in-law, Hertha Rath of Hazen, North Dakota, Frieda Rath of Apple Valley, Minnesota; and nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Jacob and Helena (Priester) Rath; son, John A. Rath; daughter-in-law, Audrey (Masters) Rath; three brothers, Richard Rath, Edgar Rath, and Ted Rath; and three sisters, Frieda Rath, Emily Gilbert and Lenora Brisse.
A funeral service will be held at 11a.m., Tuesday, June 2, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with Rev. Karel Hanhart officiating. Interment will at Ebenezer Cemetery, Anamoose, North Dakota.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral chapel.
In lieu of memorials, Erna would like contributions to Bob's House for Dog's, E3015 County Road HH, Eleva, WI 54738 or to The Chippewa County Humane Society, 10501 County Hwy S South, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, 44 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls is serving the family.
Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Erna Rath
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Erna Rath's name
Memorial Events
for Erna Rath
How to support Erna's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Erna Rath's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
