Betty M. Rintelman, 89, of Hartford, WI passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Wellington Place of Hartford where she resided for the past several months. On February 28, 1936, Betty was born to the late Henry and Edith (Claringbole) Radue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Custer High School in the class of 1954. Shortly after high school, Betty was united in marriage to James Bernard, and together they had two children, Catherine and David. She was later married to Dennis Rintelman on May 25, 1984.
Betty is survived by her children, Catherine Bernard and David (Jodi) Bernard; grandchildren, Jasmine (Ryan) Adams and Brandon (Kiersten) Bernard; sister Barbara (Karl) Lauch.
There will be a memorial service for Betty at West Bend Community Church at a later date.
Memorials can be designated to West Bend Community Church, 2005 S. Main St., West Bend, WI 53095 or Cedar Community Senior Living, 113 Cedar Ridge Dr., West Bend, WI 53095.
Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Betty’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Brighton Hospice personnel who attended Betty as well as the caregivers and administration at Wellington Place of Hartford for their exceptional kindness and care of Betty.
