Individual Details

Julitta Wensman

(December 26, 1917 - July 23, 2006)

Julitta M. Rachey
Julitta M. Rachey, age 88 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, July 23, 2006, at St. Michael's Hospital in Sauk Centre. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 31, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rev. Todd Schneider officiated with interment following in the parish cemetery.

Julitta Rachey was born Dec. 26, 1917, in Avon, to Casper and Anna (Enneking) Wensmann. On Sept. 19, 1938, she married Howard W. Rachey at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. The couple made their home in Sauk Centre, where Julitta was a store clerk at Strauss Clothing for 20 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and Sauk Centre Seniors. Julitta enjoyed quilting, crocheting and playing cards.

Survivors include seven children, Shirley (Lee) Marthaler of Brainerd, Jerry (Shirley) Rachey of Sauk Centre, Dick (Irene) Rachey of Robbinsdale, Marilyn (Bob) Baker of Glendale, Ariz., Daryl (Darlene) Rachey of Avon, Mark (Barb) Rachey of Sauk Centre and Brenda (Jeff) Schroeder of Durand, Wis.; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Monica Frieler and Leona (Joe) Moscho, all of Melrose, Irene (Pat) Donahue of Motley, Rose (Bob) Hempel of Bellavista, Ark., Ann (Bill) Stocks of Rio Verde, Ariz., Betty Kampsen of St. Paul and Ed (Caroline) Wensmann of White Bear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Rachey on April 14, 1994; sister and brothers, Hildegard Rosen, Leander and Ralph Wensmann. Serving as casket bearers were her granddaughters, Josie and Kayla Wahl, Shelly Meyer, Charlotte Young, Wendy Hulsebus, Megan Schroeder, Allison Marthaler and Missy Hajnesiewicz. Cross bearer was Derek Rachey; scripture bearer was Stacy Stranne; lectors were Scott Marthaler, Jeff Schroeder and Keith Rachey; gift bearers were Kelly and Stacy Stranne and Derek Rachey. Honorary bearers were St. Michael's Nursing Home and Hospice Staff, Marion Conlin, Dora Raduz, Irene Rieland, Esther Botz Prom and Marion Evens. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Events

BirthDecember 26, 1917Avon, MN
MarriageSeptember 19, 1938Sauk Centre, MN - Howard W. Rachey
DeathJuly 23, 2006Sauk Centre, MN

Families

SpouseHoward W. Rachey (1911 - 1994)
ChildShirley Rachey
ChildMark Rachey
FatherCasper Wensman (1889 - 1935)
MotherAnna Enneking (1889 - 1955)
SiblingMonica Wensman
SiblingLeander Wensman (1916 - 1982)
SiblingHildegard Wensman (1920 - 1994)
SiblingRalph J. Wensman (1922 - 2002)
SiblingLeona Wensman
SiblingIrene Marie Wensman
SiblingAnna May Wensman
SiblingRose May Wensman
SiblingElizabeth A. Wensman
SiblingEdwin Casper Wensman