Waltraud "Wally" Brittelli, 82, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully at United Hospital system-Kenosha Campus on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Born in Dillenburg, Germany, on January 14, 1927, she came to the United States and Kenosha from Germany in 1954. On August 27, 1954 she married Joseph R. Brittelli at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Waltraud had been a language teacher at Gifford Jr. High School in Racine for 10 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Besides being an avid golfer and gardener, she enjoyed watching all the games her husband coached. Surviving are her husband, Joseph R. Brittelli of Kenosha; her sisters-in-law, Oakley Gerth, Rose Romano and Dolores Hunkeler, all of Kenosha; and also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria, and step-father, Herbert Otto. The family would like to extend a special THANK YOU to Grande Prairie, Brookside and St. Joseph’s Nursing Homes, Hospice Alliance and especially to Dr. Michael Zeihen. A committal service will be held on Monday, August 3rd, at All Saints Chapel, 3300 Springbrook Road, at 10:00 a.m. with entombment to follow. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Wally’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Esther Rizzo
August 5, 2009
Joe, My deepest sympathy for the loss of Wally. I stll have the little Hummel that the two of you brought back for us from Germany and when I see it I think of both of you. She will be in my prayers.Esther Rizzo
MIKE AND TERRIE NEDWESKI
August 3, 2009
Dear Joe, Terrie and I just heard and wish we were there to give you a hug. We thought of the many times we enjoyed great visits with you both at the trophy shop. You both are near and dear to our hearts. Our memories will always reflect your many kindness toward my family. With our sincere sympathies, love, Mike and Terrie Nedweski
Dick and Betty Jo Locicero
August 1, 2009
Joe, Please know you have our deepest sympathy. I still remember the Friday night fish fries at your home.
Charmayne Gerth
July 31, 2009
Uncle Joe,Thank you for Aunt Wally, she was spunky classy charming and "my" Aunt. Autumn and I will miss her,Charm
Jim & Natalie Andreucci
July 31, 2009
Joe It is with extreme sadness upon hearing of the passing of Wally. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God help you and yours in your hour of need. Jim & Natalie