She was born on Dec. 5, 1934 in Medford to Edward L. and Gertrude (nee Poehnlein) Danen. Ardis was schooled in Stetsonville, graduated from Medford High School in 1952, and moved to Milwaukee. Ardis married Roger Herman in 1954 and they moved to the Oconomowoc area in 1960. He preceded her in death in 1977. On Dec. 6, 1980, Ardis married Richard Whipple and moved to Hartford. She worked at Chrysler Outboard, Kennelly Hallmark, Adoree’s Gallery and Kay’s Hallmark. Ardis was a member of St. Kilian’s Parish in Hartford, the Courtney-Carr-Milner Post 19 Legion Auxiliary, and Daughters of Isabella.

Ardis is survived by her husband, Richard; six children, June Herman of Watertown, Daniel (Carmen) Herman of Rockton, Ill., Dr. Patricia Herman (Bill Welch) of Lodi, Charles (Dr. Ruth) Herman of Linwood , Kan., Ken (Kim) Herman of Watertown, and William (Leititia) Herman of Silver Spring, Md.; five stepchildren, Rita (John) Bravo of Marco Island, Fla., Michael (Laura) Steger of Hartford, Keith (Laurie) Whipple of Hartford, Alan (fiancŽe, Pam) Whipple of Hartford, and Julie (Ron) Peszko of Slinger; blessed with 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Richard (Jean) of Richardson, Texas, Thomas (Monica) of Medford, and Steve (Michelle) Danen of Medford; and two sisters, Roberta Kapfhamer of Medford and Marcia (Ralph) Thiede of Stetsonville. She is survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many special friends.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger; her parents; infant sisters; and brothers, Gerald and Patrick.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Kilian’s Catholic Church, Hartford with Fr. Mike Petrie officiating. Family greeted relatives and friends on Friday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Inurnment St. Catherine of Alexandria Cemetery, Mapleton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Kilian’s Catholic Church or the charity of one’s choice appreciated.

Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family.