FERTIG, WALTREEN (WADDIE) ARDELLE NEE SCHERTZ died peacefully on March 7th at home in Rio Rancho, NM. Waddie was born on June 27, 1931 to Walter and Katie Schertz in La Junta, CO. She is survived by her daughter, Jane; son-in-law Steve Paternoster; her two beloved grandsons, Jackson and Jameson; sisters Kay S. McMann of Rio Rancho, and Marianne (Bob) Stauffer of Chipita Park, CO; special nieces and nephews: Gregg (Dee) McMann, Lorie (Bill) Julander, Darris (Susan) Stauffer, Barry (Jana) Stauffer, and Robyn (Darrin) Skur along with many great nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Jack) Fertig; her granddaughter, Haley Paternoster; her niece, Kellie McMann Meredith. Waddie graduated from La Junta High School and the College of Emporia, KS. Upon graduation she was employed as JC Hall's Executive Assistant at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, KS. Years later, Waddie met Jack Fertig, married in 1968 and moved with him to Marin County, CA, then settled in Santa Barbara until Jack's retirement in 1989. They moved to Rio Rancho and Waddie became very active in Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church; PEO; Women's Club of West Mesa; Sandoval/ Bernalillo Republican Women; Rio Rancho Kiwanis, and Storehouse West. She gave of herself so willingly with her time and her resources and will long be remembered as a very generous, loving and gracious woman. The family would like to express special thanks for the care provided by Presbyterian Hospice and Home Care Assistance. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 2:00 pm at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th St., Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Storehouse West or Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church Music Fund. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
FERTIG, WALTREEN (WADDIE) ARDELLE NEE SCHERTZ died peacefully on March 7th at home in Rio Rancho, NM. Waddie was born on June 27, 1931 to Walter and Katie Schertz in La Junta, CO. She is survived by her daughter, Jane; son-in-law Steve Paternoster; her two beloved grandsons, Jackson and Jameson; sisters Kay S. McMann of Rio Rancho, and Marianne (Bob) Stauffer of Chipita Park, CO; special nieces and nephews: Gregg (Dee) McMann, Lorie (Bill) Julander, Darris (Susan) Stauffer, Barry (Jana) Stauffer, and Robyn (Darrin) Skur along with many great nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Jack) Fertig; her granddaughter, Haley Paternoster; her niece, Kellie McMann Meredith. Waddie graduated from La Junta High School and the College of Emporia, KS. Upon graduation she was employed as JC Hall's Executive Assistant at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, KS. Years later, Waddie met Jack Fertig, married in 1968 and moved with him to Marin County, CA, then settled in Santa Barbara until Jack's retirement in 1989. They moved to Rio Rancho and Waddie became very active in Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church; PEO; Women's Club of West Mesa; Sandoval/ Bernalillo Republican Women; Rio Rancho Kiwanis, and Storehouse West. She gave of herself so willingly with her time and her resources and will long be remembered as a very generous, loving and gracious woman. The family would like to express special thanks for the care provided by Presbyterian Hospice and Home Care Assistance. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 2:00 pm at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th St., Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Storehouse West or Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church Music Fund. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192