Bertha Helen Altermatt

Bertha Helen Jenniges was born on March 13, 1919 to John and Caroline "Lena" (Aufderheide) Jenniges at their home in Waterbury Township, Northwest of Wanda in Redwood County, MN. Bertha married Isadore Altermatt on June 25, 1940 and settled on the family farm Southeast of Wanda, MN. Bertha attended grade school in Wanda and graduated from Lamberton High School in 1937. The following year she graduated from Lamberton Teacher's Training. She then taught grades 1-8 in rural Waterbury Township for 2 years. While raising her family she continued her teaching education and went on to teach at St. Mathias Grade School in Wanda and St. Anne's Grade School in Wabasso. On January 1, 1981, the couple retired in Wanda in a home that was built by their sons. Bertha's husband "Buddy" died on July 9, 1981. Bertha remained living in Wanda with her son Paul. Bertha was a lifelong member of St. Mathias Catholic Church in Wanda, a member of the CCW and Lady Foresters. Bertha enjoyed her family, crocheting, quilting, gardening, canning, reading, baking buns, crossword puzzles and playing cards. She is survived by her children - Cathie (Chuck) Riegel of New Ulm, John (Char) Altermatt of Wanda, Paul Altermatt of Wanda, Margaret "Midge" (Sam) Marcum of Mineral Bluff, GA, Mary (Ken) Rocheleau of Anchorage, AK, Peter (Melody) Altermatt of Wanda, Anne (Gary) Schwartz of Blaine, Susan (Pete) Bierl of Wanda, Tom (Deb) Altermatt of Wanda; 29 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; sisters - Elaine Rohlik, Jean (Bill) Duetsch and sister-in-law, Mary Jenniges. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years; her parents; an infant granddaughter; an infant great granddaughter; brothers- Vincent, Billy, Clair, Austin, Valentine and Father Leonard; sister Gertrude; brother-in-law Dick Rohlik; and sisters-in-law- Irene Jenniges, Annabelle Jenniges and Susie Jenniges. Visitation 1 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, June 25, 2017 St. Mathias Catholic Church Address not given Wanda, Minnesota, United States 56294 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Monday, June 26, 2017 St. Mathias Catholic Church Address not given Wanda, Minnesota, United States 56294 Service Information 10:30 am Monday, June 26, 2017 St. Mathias Catholic Church Address not given Wanda, Minnesota, United States 56294 Interment Information St. Mathias Catholic Cemetery Box 246 Wanda, Minnesota, United States 56284 Parish Prayer Service Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Luncheon Luncheon to follow interment at the Wanda American Legion.