Obit: Rittenhouse, Erma Vernie (1923 - 2015)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Rittenhouse, VanGorder, Nimbar, Brown, Johnson, Weir, LaMarr, Holm, Antrim, Olson, Barrett, Mondroski, Decker

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/30/2015

Rittenhouse, Erma Vernie (31 August 1923 - 18 December 2015)

Erma V. Rittenhouse, 92, of Marshfield, formerly of Willard and Greenwood, passed away at her home Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.

Erma Vernie Nimbar was born Aug. 31, 1923, in Withee to Ernest and Vernie (VanGorder) Nimbar. She was raised and received her education in the Withee area, graduating from Withee High School in 1941. After completing high school, Erma attended college in Eau Claire for one year and received a secretarial degree. She was united in marriage to Laverne “Bud” Brown Oct. 25, 1947, in Owen, and they resided in Greenwood their entire married life. Erma worked most of her live as an office manager for various employers, including Attorney Karl Pappe, Greenwood homes, Stratwood Homes, Marshfield homes and Paget Equipment in Marshfield. Her husband, Bud, died April 6, 2002. Erma continued to work until retiring from Paget Equipment in 2006. She was united in marriage to Wesley Rittenhouse April 7, 2006, and they resided in Willard until his death Jan. 20, 2015. Erma then moved to Marshfield, where she resided until her death.

She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Greenwood and was a member of the Greenwood American Legion Auxiliary since 1948.

Erma had many interests but especially loved spending time with her family, taking care of her hummingbirds, baking, cooking, family vacations to Wisconsin Dells and going to her husband Laverne’s army reunions.

She was the most loving, caring and grounded person, who will be missed more than she could ever know.

Erma is survived by her children, Darrel (Ardis) Brown of McFarland and Tami (Brian) Johnson of Marshfield; seven grandchildren: Julie (Justin( Weir of Acton, MA, Natalie Brown of Loyal, Carie LaMarr of Marshfield, Maxwell Holm of Cadott, Luke Holm of Eau Claire, Jenni Antrim of Loyal, and Christina (Jerald) Olson of Eau Claire; nine great-grandchildren: Porter and Fiona Weir, Addison Holm, Gweneth and Amya La Marr, Loki Barrett, James Mondroski and Parker and Ian Olson; two nephews, Paul and Scott Nimbar; and one niece, Jodi Nimbar.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Arno Decker; her husbands, Laverne Brown and Wesley Rittenhouse; one daughter, Terri Antrim; one granddaughter, Sherida Holm; one son-in-law, James Antrim; and one brother, Terry Nimbar.

A graveside service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.  Cuddie Funeral Home of Greenwood is assisting the family with arrangements.