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Kristi Haeger

1962 - 2005

Kristi Marie (Rhodes) Haeger, 41, of Watertown, died February 3, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family, after a six month battle with cancer.

A funeral Mass was held at St. Henry’s Church with Rev. Bernard Rott and Rev. Thomas Marr of St. Bernard's Catholic Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kristi Rhodes-Haeger Nursing Scholarship being established in her memory; the Rock River Free Clinic; Rainbow Hospice; University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Research Center; or the charity of one's choice.

The Hafemeister Funeral Home of Watertown was in charge of arrangements.

The former Kristi Rhodes was born November 16, 1963, in Watertown, daughter of Joseph O. and Susan M. (Turke) Rhodes. She married her high school sweetheart, Daniel Clarence Haeger, on March 10, 1984, at St. Henry’s.

Kristi was a 1982 graduate of Watertown High School and a 1988 graduate of Madison Area Technical College in Watertown, receiving an associate degree in nursing. In 2000, she graduated from Viterbo College and received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

Kristi had been employed as a registered nurse for 16 years in various fields of nursing, at Watertown Area Health Services in the department of med/surg, obstetrics and home health, and at Turke Family Medicine for three and one-half years. In the past, Kristi had also been a CPR instructor, an instructor for prenatal classes, and a volunteer at the Rock River Free Clinic. She retired from nursing at the end of July 2004 due to illness. She reminisced many times about her patients and how she missed them.

Kristi had been active in coaching volleyball at St. Henry’s School and River City Volleyball Club in the past. She also served St. Henry's Parish as Home and School president and on the athletic board and parish council. Kristi was also instrumental in developing the Market Day program for the school.

Kristi had also performed for a number of years with the "Nuns of Fun" to raise money for charity.

During the Christmas holidays, Kristi enjoyed a trip with her family to California.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Turke Family Medicine, Watertown Family Practice, the many associates who were involved in her care at Watertown Area Health Services, and the great staff of Rainbow Hospice. We would also especially like to thank all the great people from the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and all of our "extended family" for your prayers and support.

SURVIVORS:

Husband Daniel C. Haeger of Watertown

Son Benjamin Daniel, at home

Daughter Jennifer Leigh

Daughter Erin Elizabeth, both at home

Sister Carrie (Douglas) Will and their children,

Leslie, Ellyn and Luke, of Watertown

Brother Joseph A. (Lorraine) Rhodes and their children,

Joseph O. "Josh" and Christian, of Watertown

Maternal grandmother Frieda Turke of Watertown

Father & mother-in-law Robert and Margaret Haeger of Watertown

Brothers- and sisters-in-law and their families

Robert and Cindy Haeger, Katie, Emmy, Robbie and Alex of Hales Corners,

Matthew and Julie Haeger, Jessica and Andrew of Janesville,

Louis and Finney Sharpless, Nick, Matt, Anna and Nathan of Neenah,

Kristine and Mark Peters, Cory and Kaylee of Watertown,

Jennine and Clint Schildbach, Megan, Hannah and Lillie of Watertown,

Mike and Sandy Haeger of Waukesha,

Mary Haeger of Reedsburg,

Christopher and Leila Haeger,

Eddie and Will of Oak Creek

God children, Leslie Will, Luke Will, Robbie Haeger, Grace Turke, Christian Rhodes and Amanda Wagner

PRECEDED IN DEATH:

Maternal grandfather Armund Turke

Paternal grandparents Joseph C. and Maxine Rhodes

Uncles Charles Turke and Glenn Rhodes