2010.09.16: Obituary for Belize RPCV Bette Jane (Zatzke) Rebro
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2010.09.16: Obituary for Belize RPCV Bette Jane (Zatzke) Rebro
Obituary for Belize RPCV Bette Jane (Zatzke) Rebro
She will be remembered for her love of teaching and traveling. Mom traveled extensively, visiting six continents. Some of the countries include Turkey, Holland, Abu Dhabi, China, Australia and India. She joined the Peace Corps in 1991 and served for 1 ˝ years in Belize, Central America as the capital city's Sports Director, forming a league of soccer teams.
Obituary for Belize RPCV Bette Jane (Zatzke) Rebro
Bette Jane (Zatzke) Rebro
September 16, 2010
Bette Jane (Zatzke) Rebro, 88, from Rothschild, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010 in Wausau, WI at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center under Hospice care. She was born May 10, 1922 in Whitehall, MI.
Mom graduated college from Michigan State University in June, 1944. She entered the Army Medical Corps as a student physical therapist in July, 1944 and was honorably discharged as a second lieutenant in December, 1945.
She married Thomas V. Rebro on June 23, 1945; he preceded her in death in 1964.
Bette began teaching Phy Ed classes while also earning an elementary degree in Whitehall, MI and later taught elementary grades. She continued teaching for 26 years in New Holstein, WI and retired there in 1984.
She will be remembered for her love of teaching and traveling. Mom traveled extensively, visiting six continents. Some of the countries include Turkey, Holland, Abu Dhabi, China, Australia and India. She joined the Peace Corps in 1991 and served for 1 ˝ years in Belize, Central America as the capital city's Sports Director, forming a league of soccer teams.
Mom spent many winters in Ellenton, FL, where she was close to her sisters. She remained a loyal Packer and Badger fan wherever she was. Bette was active in Eastern Star and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Mom raised four children who survive, Tom (Barbara) Rebro, Lauree Rebro Karl, Bruce Rebro and Mark (JoAnn) Rebro. She is further survived by nine grandchildren; three great-grandkids; one sister, Leola Hain; a cousin, Joyce Scott; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Leilah Zatzke; her husband, Thomas; a brother and a sister.
A public visitation will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Brainard Funeral Home- Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, WI followed by a private memorial service. Mr. Richard Ostwald will officiate. A memorial celebration will be held in New Holstein, WI at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Bette's memory for an educational scholarship.
The Rebro family is grateful for the care and concern given to their mom by the staff at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she has embarked on her last adventure. Hasta luego, mom!
Online condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com.
The Sheboygan Press
September 16, 2010
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