Renate “Renee” Von der Puetten, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
She was born in Germany on November 6, 1931, to the late Heinrich and Helene Keil. On June 11, 1955, Renate was united in marriage to Friedrich Von der Puetten and in 1956, they both immigrated to the United States together. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2012. Renate was a faithful member of Zion Evangelical Covenant Church since 1956.
In her younger years, Renate enjoyed bowling and golfing with Friedrich. Above all, family meant the world to her and she was an amazing mother. She took pride in her flower garden, growing many beautiful rose bushes in the yard. Everyone was always greeted with a warm smile, a big hug and an insistence on a snack. She put everybody before herself and she will be greatly missed by so many.
Renate is survived by her sons, Frank (Anita) Von der Puetten and Ralph Von der Puetten, both of Sheboygan; a sister-in-law, Elisabeth Hilbig of Germany; a brother-in-law, Gerhard (Elsbeth) Von der Puetten of Germany; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Along with her husband and parents, Renate was preceded in death by her sister, Inge (Siegfried) Szesny; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hannelore (Heinz) Berger and Margarete (Guenther) Uhlig.
A Funeral Service for Renate will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Ballhorn Chapels Funeral & Cremation Care Center, 1201 N 8th St. in Sheboygan, with Pastor Chris McKnight officiating. The family will greet visitors at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Renate will be laid next to Friedrich at Lutheran Cemetery. To view Renate’s funeral service virtually, please visit her obituary on the funeral home website.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Renate’s name.
The family would like to thank the nurses within Aurora Home Care, especially Carol, for the compassionate care that allowed Renate to remain in her home. They would also like to thank the staff at both Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice and Sheboygan Health Services for the support and care.
Ballhorn Chapels Funeral & Cremation Care Center is honored to care for Renate’s family. For more information, please go to www.ballhornchapels.com
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