Name: Calling hours for Alice Rittenhouse
Start: 2016-09-18T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-09-18T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Plains Mennonite Church

Alice (Clemmer) Rittenhouse, 87 years, of Harleysville, PA entered into rest on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. She was the loving wife of Norman D. Rittenhouse for 65 years. Alice was born in Harleysville, PA to the late Allen and Alice (Moyer) Clemmer. In 1951, together, Norman and Alice received their High School Equivalence Degree from Souderton High School. Prior to being married, Alice was employed as a seamstress for Shoenenman’s (Sun-Lite Shop) from 1947 to 1953. After her marriage to Norman, she assisted him on the farm throughout her life time. Alice and Norman owned and operated three retail poultry, egg and farm produce markets, working at the 69th Street Market, Upper Darby, PA (1953 to 1963), Wayne’s Farmers Market (1963 to 1978) and the Lancaster County Farmers Market, Strafford, PA 1978 until retiring in 1995. Alice served on the Board of Directors for Dock Wood Community for 24 years, volunteering her services as a consultant for the building and beautification of the retirement community. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Alice enjoyed both domestic and international travel, serving on mission trips, hosted many children who attended Christopher Dock High School, international students and also fresh air children from New York City. Alice was a member of Plains Mennonite Church where she served as a former elementary Sunday School teacher, Youth Group Advisor, sang in the choir, and volunteered with the building and decorating committee. In addition to her husband, Alice is survived by a son, Dr. Eric R. Rittenhouse and wife Stacy of Center Valley, PA a daughter, Jennifer J. Rittenhouse of Harleysville, and a son in law, Dr. George N. Seavy of Harleysville, six grandchildren, Gabrielle, Jessica, Olivia, Everett, Jacob and Madison, and a brother, Marvin Clemmer of Dock Woods Community. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Jacob, Joseph, William and Cyrus Clemmer, two sisters, Mary Ellen Derstine and Betty Kupeerus. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Plains Mennonite Church, 50 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield, PA. 19440 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at 3 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to: Eastern Mennonite University - Peace & Justice Program-1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802. Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com

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Published by The Reporter from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2016.

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July 4, 2016. Aunt Alice, Uncle Norm, Niece Anita & James, Jim & Esther

Anita Stoltzfus

September 18, 2016

Anita (Rittenhouse) Stoltzfus

September 16, 2016

Dearest Uncle Norm, Cousins Eric, Jennifer and family,

My deepest, heartfelt sympathies, love, and prayers to you all. I will always remember Aunt Alice as beautiful, elegant, loving, kind, compassionate, graceful, gracious, hospitable, and personable. She possessed a true Servant's heart. Her hospitality and flair for design influenced me each time I visited the farm. She always made me feel extra-special and important! Her actions ministered to me greatly as a young lady and had a positive impact on my life.

I was thankful for the opportunity to visit her & Uncle Norm with my husband and my parents this July 4th. I showed her a farm animal video I had taken, of which we shared a few laughs! It blessed her and she in turn blessed me! At the end of our visit I took a group selfie shot of which we all had fun participating in; it was priceless.

Rest in peace, Aunt Alice! You were loved beyond measure and you are resting safely in the arms of Jesus!

With love, prayers, and peace,

Anita (Rittenhouse) & James Stoltzfus

Patricia (Bontrager)Strunk,

September 15, 2016

Dear Norm, Eric, Jennifer, and family,
What wonderful memories I have being a part of your family during my HS years. Alice was a 2nd Mom to me during my time in your home. So wonderful of Norm to share her with me (and so many others).
Alice loved people. Alice was not afraid of hard work. I have memories of her coloring hundreds of eggs for the Easter rush at market, drinking milkshakes on Sunday mornings, seeing her work in her flower gardens or at her sewing machine when I came home from school. She was always willing to stop what she was doing and listen to others with compassion. I learned so much from her without her saying a word!
We will all miss her beautiful smile. So thankful she is now home with Jesus and completely whole.
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
-Pat

Mary (Ernst) Soisson

September 14, 2016

I will always remember Alice as the gracious, consummate host, the calm-under-fire and persistently positive and faithful woman she was. I know there's a crown in heaven reserved for her, and I look forward to seeing her wearing it....

Marti Alderfer

September 14, 2016

Dear Norm, Eric, Jen, and family,
I loved Alice like a second mother. She impacted me profoundly, not only during my high school days but by modeling for me a Christian woman of compassion, empathy, intelligence, wit, hospitality, service & graciousness all while embracing her love of beauty and innate abilities in interior design, cooking/baking, mothering and even counseling to mention only a few. She was elegant and charming and comfortable in any social situation. She was one of those people who always made one feel special. I felt treasured.
I'm grateful to think of her now whole again and walking with our Lord.
My deepest sympathies and my love to you all.
~Marti

Rachel Kaintz

September 13, 2016

To Dr.Rittenhouse and family,
I'm am so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. I hope all your wonderful memories comfort you at this difficult time. You are one of sweetest people I know and you took good care of me after I had my babies , I'm sure your mom was a sweet woman and you got her charm .

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