ASU remembers

   

Rita K. Nenaber

   

  

Photo of backlit cactus

  

June 27 2007

ita K. Nenaber, 86, of Chandler, AZ, entered eternal rest on June 27, 2007. Rita was born April 11, 1921 in Cavour, South Dakota to Carl and Ella (Lovett) Kauth. She was raised and educated in the local area and in 1948 married Donald Nenaber. They made their home in South Dakota before moving to the Phoenix area in 1965. She retired from Arizona State University, but especially enjoyed her role as a wife, mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her children, John (Susan) Stewart of Mesa, AZ, Michael (Kathie) Nenaber of Springfield, IL, Terry (Pam) Nenaber of Chandler, AZ, Dick (Pam) Nenaber of Tempe, AZ and Patti (Tim) Hinman of Holbrook, AZ; siblings, Elnora Burdick of Redfield, SD, Kenneth (Tootie) Kauth of Huron, SD and Richard (Joan) Kauth of Des Moines, IA along with 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Rita was preceded in death by her husband Donald in 2000 and also by 3 siblings.