Derilda M. Rattin, age 99 of Fremont, passed away Saturday evening at the Fountain View Retirement Village in Fremont. Derilda was born on June 5, 1916 in Beaverville, Illinois to Harvey and Celia (Curby) Varboncoeur and later met and married Gloss P. Rattin in October 22, 1944 in Indiana. Gloss preceded her in death on April 12, 1986. Derilda and Gloss moved to the Fremont area in April 1946 from St. Anne, Illinois. Derilda and Gloss enjoyed attending barn dances in their younger years where Gloss was a musician in the band. Derilda had been a farmer on the corner of Green and 64th Street for many years and loved farming and gardening. She was well known for growing her gladiolas and rubarb and traveled to the farmers market in Muskegon and early days of the Fremont farmers market. Derilda was a faithful member of the Fremont United Methodist Church which she attended almost every Sunday until her health declined when she turned 94. Derilda is survived by her brothers, Joseph Varboncoeur and Paul Varboncoeur both of Muskegon; several nieces and nephews. Derilda was preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin and Ambrose Varboncoeur and her sister, Marylen Billings. VISITATION : Friday, May 27, 2016 from 9:30-11am at the Fremont United Methodist Church (351 Butterfield Fremont MI) FUNERAL SERVICES : Friday, May 27, 2016 at 11am the Fremont United Methodist Church. INTERMENT : Maple Grove Cemetery MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Fremont United Methodist Church. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Rattin Family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel.

Visitation

Friday, May 27, 2016 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Fremont United Methodist Church 351 Butterfield Fremont, MI 49412

Friday, May 27, 2016 11:00 AM

Fremont United Methodist Church 351 Butterfield Fremont, MI 49412