Full Obituary

ERMA V. RITTENHOUSE, age 92, of Marshfield, formerly of Willard, WI and Greenwood, WI, passed away at her home on Friday, December 18, 2015. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Erma Vernie Nimbar was born on August 31, 1923 in Withee, WI, 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 on October 25, 1947 in Owen, WI, and they resided in Greenwood their entire married life. Erma worked most of her adult life 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 on April 6, 2002. Erma continued to work until retiring from Paget Equipment in 2006. She was united in marriage to Wesley Rittenhouse on April 7, 2006 and they resided in Willard until his death on January 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 the 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, WI, Tami (Brian) Johnson of Marshfield, WI; seven grandchildren: Julie (Justin) Weir of Acton, MA, Natalie Brown of Loyal, WI, Carrie LaMarr of Marshfield, WI, Maxwell Holm of Cadott, WI, Luke Holm of Eau Claire, WI, Jenni Antrim of Loyal, WI, Christina (Jerald) Olson of Eau Claire, WI; nine great-grandchildren: Porter and Fiona Weir, Addison Holm, Gweneth and Amya LaMarr, Loki Barrett, James Mondroski, and Parker and Ian Olson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father: 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.