Helen (née: Betthauser) Bishop Witte, age 95, of Milwaukee Catholic Home and a former longtime resident of Racine and Treasure Island, Florida, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Helen was born in Tunnel City on June 28, 1914, the beloved daughter of the late Martin and Mary (née: Blaskey) Betthauser.
On June 28, 1937, she was united in marriage to Gordon Adelmer Bishop at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomah, WI; he preceded her in death in 1969. On April 6, 1974, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Racine, she was united in marriage to Alex T. Witte; he preceded her in death in 1995.
Helen attended St. Teresa College for Women in Winona, Minnesota, and was a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee. As a member of the Racine community for over 66 years, Helen was active in many civic organizations including Racine Family Service, Catholic Women's Club, Racine Community Chest/United Fund, St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, American Red Cross, St. Rose Altar Society, and Girl Scouts of Racine County.
Helen worked with the Racine Unified School District until her retirement at the age of 70. In 1969, during her years with the school district, she helped to establish Camp Kinder, a day camp for youth with developmental disabilities that continues to this day.
Helen was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, both in Racine, and St. John's Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a Green Bay Packer backer extraordinaire, an avid tailgater, a world-wide traveler, and a champion of children with diverse needs. Helen will be deeply missed by her family and all whose lives she touched.
Helen was the loving mother of Dr. John C. (Mary) Bishop of Green Bay, Mary (David) Nelson of Milwaukee, Victoria (Gregory) McLaughlin of Rye, NY, and Paul (Maureen) Bishop of Libertyville, IL; stepchildren, Robin Kuypers-Witte of Oakland, CA, Lynne Beuterbaugh of Harrison, Alaska, Mark (Kathy) Witte of Odessa, FL, Brooke Witte of Wind Lake, and Kurt Witte of Denver, CO. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Shannon, John, Stephen, Kristina, Sara, Ann Margaret, Victoria, Elizabeth, Brian, Molly, Anne, Nora, Sarah, Scott, Adam, Paige, Yale, Aaron, Luke, John, and Noah; and 17 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous friends and relatives.
Visitation will take place on Monday, April 19, 2010, from 9 until 10 AM at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, St. Anne's Chapel, 2462 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment will take place at Mound Cemetery in Racine.
Memorials in Helen's name may be made to the Bishop-Witte Camp Kinder Campership Fund, 3131 Taylor Avenue, Building #4, Racine, WI 53405 (or click here to Donate to Camp Kinder); or to Girl Scouts of Racine County Incorporated, 131 South 69th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214 (or click here to Donate to GS of WI SE).
The family and Helen wish to thank the Milwaukee Catholic Home staff and residents for all the kindness that they have extended to Helen through the years.
FEERICK FUNERAL HOME 2025 East Capitol Drive Shorewood, WI, 414-962-8383. Condolences may be made at: Helen B Bishop-Witt Obituary/Guest Book/Private Condolences
Published in Racine Journal Times on Apr. 16, 2010
On June 28, 1937, she was united in marriage to Gordon Adelmer Bishop at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomah, WI; he preceded her in death in 1969. On April 6, 1974, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Racine, she was united in marriage to Alex T. Witte; he preceded her in death in 1995.
Helen attended St. Teresa College for Women in Winona, Minnesota, and was a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee. As a member of the Racine community for over 66 years, Helen was active in many civic organizations including Racine Family Service, Catholic Women's Club, Racine Community Chest/United Fund, St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, American Red Cross, St. Rose Altar Society, and Girl Scouts of Racine County.
Helen worked with the Racine Unified School District until her retirement at the age of 70. In 1969, during her years with the school district, she helped to establish Camp Kinder, a day camp for youth with developmental disabilities that continues to this day.
Helen was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, both in Racine, and St. John's Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a Green Bay Packer backer extraordinaire, an avid tailgater, a world-wide traveler, and a champion of children with diverse needs. Helen will be deeply missed by her family and all whose lives she touched.
Helen was the loving mother of Dr. John C. (Mary) Bishop of Green Bay, Mary (David) Nelson of Milwaukee, Victoria (Gregory) McLaughlin of Rye, NY, and Paul (Maureen) Bishop of Libertyville, IL; stepchildren, Robin Kuypers-Witte of Oakland, CA, Lynne Beuterbaugh of Harrison, Alaska, Mark (Kathy) Witte of Odessa, FL, Brooke Witte of Wind Lake, and Kurt Witte of Denver, CO. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Shannon, John, Stephen, Kristina, Sara, Ann Margaret, Victoria, Elizabeth, Brian, Molly, Anne, Nora, Sarah, Scott, Adam, Paige, Yale, Aaron, Luke, John, and Noah; and 17 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous friends and relatives.
Visitation will take place on Monday, April 19, 2010, from 9 until 10 AM at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, St. Anne's Chapel, 2462 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment will take place at Mound Cemetery in Racine.
Memorials in Helen's name may be made to the Bishop-Witte Camp Kinder Campership Fund, 3131 Taylor Avenue, Building #4, Racine, WI 53405 (or click here to Donate to Camp Kinder); or to Girl Scouts of Racine County Incorporated, 131 South 69th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214 (or click here to Donate to GS of WI SE).
The family and Helen wish to thank the Milwaukee Catholic Home staff and residents for all the kindness that they have extended to Helen through the years.
FEERICK FUNERAL HOME 2025 East Capitol Drive Shorewood, WI, 414-962-8383. Condolences may be made at: Helen B Bishop-Witt Obituary/Guest Book/Private Condolences
Published in Racine Journal Times on Apr. 16, 2010
Helen (née: Betthauser) Bishop Witte, age 95, of Milwaukee Catholic Home and a former longtime resident of Racine and Treasure Island, Florida, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Helen was born in Tunnel City on June 28, 1914, the beloved daughter of the late Martin and Mary (née: Blaskey) Betthauser.
On June 28, 1937, she was united in marriage to Gordon Adelmer Bishop at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomah, WI; he preceded her in death in 1969. On April 6, 1974, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Racine, she was united in marriage to Alex T. Witte; he preceded her in death in 1995.
Helen attended St. Teresa College for Women in Winona, Minnesota, and was a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee. As a member of the Racine community for over 66 years, Helen was active in many civic organizations including Racine Family Service, Catholic Women's Club, Racine Community Chest/United Fund, St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, American Red Cross, St. Rose Altar Society, and Girl Scouts of Racine County.
Helen worked with the Racine Unified School District until her retirement at the age of 70. In 1969, during her years with the school district, she helped to establish Camp Kinder, a day camp for youth with developmental disabilities that continues to this day.
Helen was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, both in Racine, and St. John's Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a Green Bay Packer backer extraordinaire, an avid tailgater, a world-wide traveler, and a champion of children with diverse needs. Helen will be deeply missed by her family and all whose lives she touched.
Helen was the loving mother of Dr. John C. (Mary) Bishop of Green Bay, Mary (David) Nelson of Milwaukee, Victoria (Gregory) McLaughlin of Rye, NY, and Paul (Maureen) Bishop of Libertyville, IL; stepchildren, Robin Kuypers-Witte of Oakland, CA, Lynne Beuterbaugh of Harrison, Alaska, Mark (Kathy) Witte of Odessa, FL, Brooke Witte of Wind Lake, and Kurt Witte of Denver, CO. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Shannon, John, Stephen, Kristina, Sara, Ann Margaret, Victoria, Elizabeth, Brian, Molly, Anne, Nora, Sarah, Scott, Adam, Paige, Yale, Aaron, Luke, John, and Noah; and 17 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous friends and relatives.
Visitation will take place on Monday, April 19, 2010, from 9 until 10 AM at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, St. Anne's Chapel, 2462 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment will take place at Mound Cemetery in Racine.
Memorials in Helen's name may be made to the Bishop-Witte Camp Kinder Campership Fund, 3131 Taylor Avenue, Building #4, Racine, WI 53405 (or click here to Donate to Camp Kinder); or to Girl Scouts of Racine County Incorporated, 131 South 69th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214 (or click here to Donate to GS of WI SE).
The family and Helen wish to thank the Milwaukee Catholic Home staff and residents for all the kindness that they have extended to Helen through the years.
FEERICK FUNERAL HOME 2025 East Capitol Drive Shorewood, WI, 414-962-8383. Condolences may be made at: Helen B Bishop-Witt Obituary/Guest Book/Private Condolences
Published in Racine Journal Times on Apr. 16, 2010
On June 28, 1937, she was united in marriage to Gordon Adelmer Bishop at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomah, WI; he preceded her in death in 1969. On April 6, 1974, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Racine, she was united in marriage to Alex T. Witte; he preceded her in death in 1995.
Helen attended St. Teresa College for Women in Winona, Minnesota, and was a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee. As a member of the Racine community for over 66 years, Helen was active in many civic organizations including Racine Family Service, Catholic Women's Club, Racine Community Chest/United Fund, St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, American Red Cross, St. Rose Altar Society, and Girl Scouts of Racine County.
Helen worked with the Racine Unified School District until her retirement at the age of 70. In 1969, during her years with the school district, she helped to establish Camp Kinder, a day camp for youth with developmental disabilities that continues to this day.
Helen was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, both in Racine, and St. John's Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a Green Bay Packer backer extraordinaire, an avid tailgater, a world-wide traveler, and a champion of children with diverse needs. Helen will be deeply missed by her family and all whose lives she touched.
Helen was the loving mother of Dr. John C. (Mary) Bishop of Green Bay, Mary (David) Nelson of Milwaukee, Victoria (Gregory) McLaughlin of Rye, NY, and Paul (Maureen) Bishop of Libertyville, IL; stepchildren, Robin Kuypers-Witte of Oakland, CA, Lynne Beuterbaugh of Harrison, Alaska, Mark (Kathy) Witte of Odessa, FL, Brooke Witte of Wind Lake, and Kurt Witte of Denver, CO. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Shannon, John, Stephen, Kristina, Sara, Ann Margaret, Victoria, Elizabeth, Brian, Molly, Anne, Nora, Sarah, Scott, Adam, Paige, Yale, Aaron, Luke, John, and Noah; and 17 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous friends and relatives.
Visitation will take place on Monday, April 19, 2010, from 9 until 10 AM at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, St. Anne's Chapel, 2462 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment will take place at Mound Cemetery in Racine.
Memorials in Helen's name may be made to the Bishop-Witte Camp Kinder Campership Fund, 3131 Taylor Avenue, Building #4, Racine, WI 53405 (or click here to Donate to Camp Kinder); or to Girl Scouts of Racine County Incorporated, 131 South 69th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214 (or click here to Donate to GS of WI SE).
The family and Helen wish to thank the Milwaukee Catholic Home staff and residents for all the kindness that they have extended to Helen through the years.
FEERICK FUNERAL HOME 2025 East Capitol Drive Shorewood, WI, 414-962-8383. Condolences may be made at: Helen B Bishop-Witt Obituary/Guest Book/Private Condolences
Published in Racine Journal Times on Apr. 16, 2010
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