Rinelda M. "Nellie" Kadinger, 96, of West Bend, formerly of New Fane, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born on March 31, 1915, in Allenton, the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Steger) Hoepner, and on May 10, 1932, she was united in marriage to Frank Kadinger in Eau Galle. Frank preceded Nellie in death on Nov. 7, 2004. 

The couple made their home in rural Theresa for a time, and in 1936 they moved to Kewaskum. The family moved to New Fane in 1946 until they sold their home and moved to West Bend in July of 2001. In Nellie’s free time she loved crocheting. She will fondly be remembered as a kind and caring person with a gentle heart. She will be deeply missed by her family. 

Those Nellie leaves behind to cherish her memory include three children, Joyce (Ron) Schultz of Kewaskum, Ann Kadinger of West Bend and Frank Kadinger Jr., of the town of Barton; two grandchildren, Peggy Ann Ferber of Las Vegas and Todd (Kathy) Schultz of Whitefish Bay; a niece, Dolores (Willard) Derge; three great-nephews, Mark Derge, Randy (Anne) Derge and Scott (Patty) Derge, other relatives and friends. 

In addition to her husband and parents, Nellie was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Kadinger and a sister, Merlinda (Arthur) Hahn. 

Private funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at the Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum. Chaplain John Bergson will officiate and cremation will follow. 

Additional information and guest book may be found at www.millermartinfh.com.