Bernice Rater

Bernice Rater, 77, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, died on 5/23/2010 at 9:04 AM at Parkview Memorial Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 3, 1933 in Toto, Indiana. Bernice was born to Harry and Ethel May (Carpenter) Fisher.She was a lifetime resident of Milford and Warsaw. She married Robert A. Rater on February 5, 1955.She retired from Maple Leaf Farms Inc. Bernice is survived by her 3 daughtersRoberta (and spouse Kenneth) Shaw of Milford, IndianaPeggy (and spouse Juan) Gallegos of Fort Wayne, IndianaAmanda Nine of Rochester, Indiana.1 son Doug W.(and spouse Michelle) Rater of Roseburg, Oregon1 sister Beverly (and spouse Clarence) Dorsch of Illinois.10 Grandchildren27 great grandchildren. She is preceded by her parents, husband and 1 son. Pastor Terry Bradford will officiate. Services will be held at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel - Warsaw on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Calling hours will be 4-8 PM on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery - Warsaw, Indiana. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel - Warsaw is in charge of arrangements. The family kindly request that the memorial contribution by made toRater familyc/o McHatton- Sadler Funeral Chapel2290 Provident Ct.Warsaw, Indiana 46580