Betz, Betty M. 

Betty M. Betz, 79, of West Washington Street, Port Washington died Thursday, January 17, 2008 at her residence. 

She was born February 19, 1928 in Silver Creek, Wisconsin to William and Thuska Kraitch Gruenewald.  She grew up in Port Washington and graduated from Cedarburg High School.  As a young woman she     traveled throughout the West Coast waitressing at various tourist areas, eventually returning to Ozaukee County and waitressing at the former Grafton Hotel.  She married James A. “Tiny” Betz of Port Washington on June 30, 1956 at St. Mary’s Church in Port Washington.  They lived in Port Washington and raised a family and work at Simplicity for a time.  He preceded her in death March 22, 2001.  She enjoyed her home, reading, puzzles, being with her family and her cats. 

Betty is survived by her children Leslie Trad of Port Washington and Jim (Karla) Betz of Floral, Arkansas.  Further survived by grandchildren Susan, Donna and Nicholas Betz, sisters Roma Horn of Phoenix, Arizona and Janet Hensel of Germantown, Wisconsin, other relatives and friends.  Preceded by sisters Ruth Beck, Dorothy Cassidy and Lois Swatek. 

Rev. James Ernster will officiate a memorial service 7 pm Monday, January 21, 2008 at the funeral home.  Visitation 5 - 7 pm Monday at the funeral home.  Memorials to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital appreciated.

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