Renate Pitowski Chapman, age 75, of Pisgah Forest entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday September 8, 2018, where her family and friends that have gone on before her greeted her. Renate spent her life caring and advocating for animals in need of love and attention, including many cats, dogs, and a squirrel she called Rocky, in this she found her life’s purpose.
Her husband of 56 years, Henry J. Chapman, and her dear brother Hans, whose family members reside in Germany, preceded her in death. She leaves behind her beloved son, Richard Henry Chapman and daughter-in-law Cynthia Hoxit Chapman. Renate will also be fondly remembered by sister Elfrieda Gleitsmann; nephew Thomas Scherber; sister Dorthea Young; nephew Geoff Rutherford and Renate’s favorite niece and close friend, Pat Lind.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she has been a supportive member since 1961. A reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations sent to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue PO Box 8195 Asheville, NC 28803, (828) 505-3440 or [email protected]. Or Bread Of Life Soup Kitchen at 238 South Caldwell St. Brevard, NC 28712, (828) 877-3577.
The family also wants to send out a SPECIAL THANKS to the Transylvania Regional Hospital Hospice for the tender care received during a difficult time.
Moody-Connolly Life Celebrations is caring for the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com.