Alta M. Smith Christ

Alta Mae Christ (nee Smith), Born to Eternal Life on March 16, 2012 age 83 years. Loving wife of James F. Christ. Cherished mother of Mary Christ, Thomas Christ and Kevin (Amy) Christ. Proud grandmother of Caden, Casey, Shannon, Aimee, Paul and Jenni. Fond sister of Margaret O'Reilly. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents George and Martina Smith (nee Fitzpatrick), brother Joseph (Darlene) Smith and sister Eileen Bonhoff. Alta was born February 4, 1929 in the town of Russell, WI and graduated from Elkhart Lake High School. She went on to earn her teaching certificate from Sheboygan County Normal School. Alta taught for two years before she pursued her passion for travel and became a Flight Attendant for Northwest Airlines. Her career in the sky lasted a full 42 years and spanned the globe. All who knew her loved to hear the joy in her voice as she spoke of her traveling adventures. Alta retired in 1997; maintained dear friendships and continued to attend airline functions through the last year of her life. Mrs. Christ enjoyed sports and loved to support her Green Bay Packers. She enthusiastically attended events that her grandchildren participated in and was their biggest fan. She was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and sharp wit that was a delight to all who knew her. Alta was very proud of her Irish heritage, and felt that every day ought to be St. Patrick's Day. The "Wearin' o' the Green" was very important to her. A devoted parishioner of St. Anthony Church in Menomonee Falls; Alta's Catholic faith was an anchoring presence throughout her life. She will be remembered forever by her family and friends as a loving wife and mother, world-class mother-in-law, doting grandmother and loyal confidante. Alta always took great care to commemorate special events in the lives of her family and friends with a personal note and special touch. She will be sorely missed and remembered with boundless love. As traditionally said in the airline industry, Alta has "flown west for her final flight".

Visitation Tuesday, March 20, 9:30-11:30 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church, N74 W13604 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Burial to follow at St. Anthony Cemetery. Memorials in Alta's name may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, Menomonee Falls.

Schramka Funeral Home

W164 N9034 Water St

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

(262) 251-0330