She was born November 11, 1929 in Chilton Wisconsin to parents Walter and Helma Ninow.
She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing with a bachelor degree in 1951.
She was a nurse throughout her life - surgical, school, public health, and finally parish nurse at Cross Lutheran Church, New Braunfels, Texas.
She was an avid golfer, enjoyed travel with her husband, family and friends. Gifted singer, seamstress and quilter
Survived by daughter Debbie and son-in -law Rob Harrison, The Woodlands. Tx, granddaughter Andelyn, Denver CO, nieces, nephew, great- nieces and great-nephew. Memorial service will be Monday, August 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Cross Lutheran Church with burial to follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cross Lutheran Church, New Braunfels Tx