Anita R. Nemath, 93, of Waterford, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Waterford Senior Living. Anita was born in New Munster on Aug. 13, 1926, to Joseph and Regina (nee Weber) Lois. On July 26, 1947 she married John Nemath at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford.
Anita was a cook at St. Thomas and volunteered at many activities including the funeral luncheon program, fish fries, the turkey dinner and she helped with the Christian Mothers group. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking for her family.
Anita is survived by her children, John, Gary, and Gene Nemath and Lisa (Scott) Gunderson; grandchildren, Brad, Camille, Jason, Angel (Mickey), Monice (Tom), Joshua (Shelbi), Hannah (Adam), and Rebecca (Cameron); 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, her sister, Marie (Skip) Boulden, and sister-in-law, Diane Nemath.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, daughter-in-law Vicki, and her sisters and brothers, Richard (Marion) Lois, Mercedes (Sylvester) Woyak, Janet (Bob) Uhen, Verena (James) Schaefer, Jerome (Norene) Lois and Kenneth (Joyce) Lois.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford, followed by Mass of Christian Burial. Burial took place on Tuesday, March 3, at St. Thomas Cemetery. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, memorials are suggested to St. Thomas Church – Christian Mothers.
Anita’s family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Allay Hospice along with Waterford Senior Living for their care.
Mealy Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com.