Helen M. Johnson, 65, Stratford, died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Aspirus Hospice Home in Wausau.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Stratford with Rev. John Alphonse officiating. Entombment will be in McMillan Gardens Memorial Cemetery, Town of McMillan, Marathon County. The visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 pm until 8i:00 pm at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield and on Tuesday from 10:00 am until service time at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Stratford.
Helen was born on March 22, 1949 in Marshfield, to William P. and Myrtle (Tremmel) Weis. She was a graduate of Stratford High School and then went on to nursing school where she received her degree in nursing.
She married Robert W. Johnson on October 26, 1968. Helen and Bob farmed together for 32 years and then Helen returned to her nursing career and worked in the area.
Helen will always be remembered for her hobbies of being a talented seamstress, her flower gardens and the love of her family.
She is survived by her husband, Bob and their children, Scott (Wendy) Johnson of Stratford, Bill (Sue) Johnson of Marshfield and Becky Johnson of Wisconsin Rapids. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Courtney Johnson, Arik Johnson, Todd Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Dakota Blasky, Connor Blasky, Ciara Johnson, Samantha Schnitzler, and Chase Schnitzler; 2 great grandchildren, Myles Binder and Raylee Andre. She is further survived by her siblings, Jim Weis, Jerry (Nancy) Weis, Mary (Karl) Wingert, Ruth (Jim) Odau, Betty (Bill) Severt, Tim (Judy) Weis, Dennis (Yonnie) Weis, Ted (Kathy) Weis and Rosie (Bob) Carlson and a sisters-in-law, Carol Weis, and Myra Ann (Frank) Kramer and children, Ginger (Alan) Hummer and Brenda (Andrew) Greene, a brother-in-law, Verlyn Herman and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, 2 brothers, Ervin Weis, Bob Weis, 2 sisters, Bev Wingert and Carol Herman and a brother-in-law, John Wingert.
The family will designate a memorial in Helens name at a later date.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
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Helen M. Spaeth, 105 of Stratford died peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 2, 2014 at Northside Elder Estates in Stratford.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Monday, April 7, 2014 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Stratford with Fr. John Alphonse officiating. Music will be provided by St. Josephs Resurrection Choir. Burial will be in St. Josephs Cemetery in the Town of Eau Pleine (Webertown) with her grandsons as pallbearers.
Visitations will from 10am Monday at the church until time of services.
Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Helen was born on September 23, 1908 in Edgar to John and Mary (Kipp) Ellenbecker.
She was united in marriage to George J. Spaeth, Sr. on September 28, 1932 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Edgar. George died on December 2, 1988.
They operated the Grand Meadow Cheese Factory in the town of Day until 1941. They then farmed near Stratford until their retirement in 1971. They moved to the Guenther Apartments in the Village of Stratford until Helen entered Northside Elder Estate nine years ago. Helen enjoyed playing cards, checkers and being with family.
Helen is survived by her children, Betty Joy (Don) Fischer of Mesa, AZ, Donna Mae Jacques of Green Bay, George (Catherine) Spaeth, Jr. of Lake Tomahawk, Gloria (Verlin) Kolbeck of Stratford and JerDell (Arlyn) Hollatz of Stratford; 11 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
Beside her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Lynnette Atkins, Michael Hughes and Randy Spaeth; son-in-law Ken Jacques; two brothers and four sisters.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
James John Schultz, Ph.D., 62, of Santa Monica, CA, passed away on March 27, 2014 at his residence there.
He was born on August 22, 1951, in Marshfield, the son of Theodore and Clara Schultz of Marshfield. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary, and was a 1969 graduate of Columbus High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from UW-Madison, and then received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Florida State University-Tallahassee in 1983.
He worked for the Southwest Research Foundation in San Antonio, TX, for six years, and then worked for seven years for the Biogerontology Research Center in Glendale, AZ. While there, he was also an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Arizona State University-Tempe. He was currently employed as a research scientist at the VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, and was also on staff at UCLA. His research at the VA Medical Center was in the areas of Alzheimers disease, prostate cancer and brain trauma. Jim was a long-time member of The Endocrine Society, and had written or co-written numerous articles dealing with his research, which were published in that journal.
Jim very much enjoyed his research work; but even more, he loved returning to northern Wisconsin for fishing, camping, canoeing and enjoying the beautiful scenery and the changes of season in the north woods.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Clara (nee) Grassl Schultz, of Marshfield, three aunts and five uncles. He is survived by two aunts, Loretta Leiteritz (Grassl) and Marcella Giguere (Schultz), both of Wausau; and by several cousins.
Committal services will be 12 noon on Wednesday, April 9th at Gate of Heaven Cemetery with Fr. Eric Berns.
Visitations will start at 9am Wednesday at Rembs Funeral Home until service time.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
LeRoy F. Kraus, 86, Rozellville, died on Monday, April 7, 2014 at Marshfield Care Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Rozellville, with Rev. John Alphonse officiating. Burial will take place in the parish Cemetery and grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Rembs Funeral Home and on Thursday from 9:30 am until service time at St. Andrews Catholic Church. A Knights of Columbus rosary service will be held on Wednesday at 5:00 pm at the funeral home.
LeRoy was born November 7, 1927 in Rozellville, to Louis and Agnes (Gemski) Kraus. He attended St. Andrews Parochial School, Rozellville. He married Anita Nitzie Martin on April 23, 1949 at St. Andrews Catholic Church.
LeRoy was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed at Felker Brothers Manufacturing for 24 years. He and his wife then owned and operated L & N Halder Bridge Bar for 18 years.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus John Eisen Council #1799, The Marshfield Eagles Club and was a charter member of the Rozellville Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Nitzie, of Marshfield, a son, David (Margaret) Kraus and a daughter, Sheila (Russell) Spindler, all of Rozellville. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Christopher Sammy (Susie) Spindler, Michelle (Todd) Maurer, RaeAnn (Todd) Leonhardt, Eric (Theresa) Kraus, Kevin (Beth Kolbeck) Spindler, and Ryan (Courtney Czaja) Spindler, and 14 great grandchildren. He is further survived by 10 brothers and sisters, Laverne Mutzie Fahey, Marion Jakubowski, Louis Jr. (Dorothy) Kraus, Agnes Rehlinger, Virginia Stauber, Jerry (Jean) Kraus, Tom (Margaret) Kraus, Marilyn Bubby (Richard) Wagner, Jim (Irene) Kraus, and Ken (Mary) Kraus and 3 sisters-in-law, Alice Brown, Lillian Johnson, and Betty Martin.
He is predeceased by his parents, 3 sisters, Lorraine Mancl, Margie Oertel, Annita Pete Pokallus and 2 brothers, Charles in infancy and Edward.
A memorial will be designated in LeRoys name at a later date.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Tony L. Brown, 60 of Marshfield died on Monday, April 7, 2014 at his home.
Tony was born on September 28, 1953 in Oakland, CA to James and Yvonne (Love) Brown.
Tony owned his own business and many of his customers became his friends. Tony loved grilling out, spending time with his family and friends and his Oakland Raiders.
He is survived by his partner, Sandra L. Dennis, children Ted (Sabrina) Brown of Kailua, Hawaii, Toni (fiancé Joe Martin) Delguidice of Patterson, CA; Patrick Brown of CA, Tanner Dennis-Brown of Marshfield and Trevor Dennis-Brown of Marshfield.
He is further survived by a brother Trent Brown of Oakland, CA and a sister Terri Brown of Oakland, CA and 8 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Peter M. "Rabbit" Wojcik, 71 of Marshfield died on Tuesday morning, April 8, 2014 at Golden Living Center Three Oaks in Marshfield.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30am Friday, April 11, 2014 at St. Johns Catholic Church with Fr. Sam Martin officiating. St. Johns Funeral Choir will provide the music. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield.
Visitations will be on Thursday from 4-8pm at Rembs Funeral Home and again on Friday at the church from 9:30am until service time. There will be a combined rosary service with the Parish and Knights of Columbus at 6:30pm on Thursday at Rembs.
There will be an honor guard at the funeral home by the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly from 5:30pm until 6:30 pm on Thursday.
Peter was born on March 26, 1943 in Hartford to Frank and Helen (Pionke) Wojcik. He attended Meadowbrook Elementary in the town of Arpin and graduated from Auburndale High School. He entered the United States Army serving from April 7, 1965 until his honorable discharge on March 21, 1967. He was stationed in Mannheim, Germany.
On September 6, 1969, he was united in marriage to Irene F. DeGraff at St. Johns Catholic Church in Marshfield.
Following his military service, he worked as a silo construction worker, factory worker, truck driving, Figi supervisor, school bus driver for Stratford and lastly had been employed as a machine operator at Felker Brothers, retiring in 2006.
He was a former member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Stratford and served on the Parish Council and Family Life committees, usher, Eucharistic Minister, chairman of Visiting Committee and distributed communion to homebound parishioners. Peter served on several organizations, Stratford Jaycees, Cub Master for Troop 388, Stratford Fire and Ambulance Department, Honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus 1799 and was a Fourth Degree Assembly member of the Knights of Columbus and Samaritan House. September 9, 2007, he finished his training as leader of prayer for the diocese of LaCrosse which was commissioned by Bishop Listecki.
Peter is survived by his wife Irene, children Dennis Wojcik of Marshfield, Debra (Roger) Schuld of Hobart, David (Cindy) Wojcik of Chicago and Dena (Jon) Kulke of Marshfield, five grandchildren, Amanda, Alexander and Alyssa Schuld, Emma and Avery Wojcik.
He is further survived by his siblings, Betty Mueller of Des Plaines, IL, Bob (Evie) Wojcik of Arpin, Dick (Doreen) Wojcik of Marshfield, Kathy (Jim) Sala of Clarksville, TN, Ray (Kathy) Wojcik of Arpin, Tom Wojcik of Arpin; Barb (Jerry) Bryant of Marshfield, and Shirley (Gordon) Varsho of Vesper and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Arland Mueller.
Family would like to thank the staff at Three Oaks for their compassionate care for Peter and his little angel Mariah Guyer.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Betty J. Fassler, 85 of Marshfield died peacefully in her sleep at home on April 11, 2014.
Betty was born in Marshfield on October 18, 1928 to John N. and Nora (Herman) Schmitt. She grew up in Marshfield and attended St. Johns School and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1946 where she was a member of the National Honor Society.
After high school, Betty worked at the Marshfield Clinic until she married Paul L. Fassler on May 29, 1954. She stayed home for several years to raise her four children. The family moved to Milwaukee in 1961 where Paul owned and operated the South Shore Pharmacy until his death in November of 1968. The family returned to Marshfield in 1970. Betty worked at the Marshfield Clinic again from 1971 until she retired in 1992. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her children: Paul (Jacki) of Marshfield and their son Kegan; Lisa Fassler of Hales Corners and her daughter Elise Schulhauser; Amy Fassler of Marshfield and her daughters Emily and Carly Barker; and Sara (Chris) Huettl of Marshfield and their children Maggie, Isaac and Sam.
Besides her husband and parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brothers Donald, James and Robert Schmitt and her sisters Germaine Christensen, Fidelia Atwood, Carol Koenig and Ellen Greenwood.
Funeral services will be 1:30pm Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Rembs Funeral Home with Fr. James Logan officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery with her grandchildren as pallbearers.
Visitations will be on Monday from 4-7pm at the Rembs Funeral Home and again on Tuesday from 12:30pm until time of services. There will be a Parish Council of Catholic Women Rosary service on Monday at 4pm at the Rembs Funeral Home.
Memorials may be designated in her name to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Marshfield or the Marshfield Clinic.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
George Emil Furo, age 79, peacefully passed away April 16, 2014 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 22nd at St Wenceslaus Church, Milladore. Father John Ofori-Domah will officiate. Committal services and burial will be held following the service at the Runkel Cemetery, Junction City where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 468 of Milladore. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of services at 11:00 am. Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
George was born June 2, 1934 in the Town of Eau Pleine to Emil and Gladys (Wolfe) Furo. George attended Auburndale High School graduating in 1953. He then went into the US Army serving in Germany with an honorable discharge in 1956. When he returned home he married his high school sweetheart Marlene Fruin on January 26, 1957. They recently celebrated their 57th anniversary. Together they had nine children.
George enjoyed spending his time up north camping with family and friends and his beagle dogs. He had a passion for bowling, beekeeping, gardening and watching sports. George especially loved making his homemade cinnamon rolls for his children and grandchildren. George was a member of the Milladore American Legion Post 468 and a previous member of the Milladore Lions Club.
George is survived by his mother Gladys Furo, his wife Marlene and their children Karen (Joe Bonnstetter), Theresa (Mark Hamus), Rhonda (Merlyn Reigel), Ronald, Kim (Brian Simcakoski), Tom (Amy), LeeAnne (Philip Pesanka) and John. His grandchildren Laura and Bethany Bonnstetter, Calvin (Megan) and Collin Hamus, Rachel (Justin Wilke), Chad (Megan) Walhood, Rubie Furo, Tyler Furo and Nicole Simcakoski, Audrey and Kolby Pesanka, and 3 great-grand children Savannah, Brooklyn and Charlotte Wilke.
George is preceded in death by his father Emil, son George and a sister Carolyn Stoflet.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established at a later date in Georges name at the Friends of the Mead Wildlife Center.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Stevens Point Cancer Center and Ministry Hospice Home Care for their help and support. Martens/Rembs will be assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Florence J. Reichert 92 formerly of Rozellville died on Saturday morning, April 19, 2014 at Golden Living Center Three Oaks in Marshfield.
Funeral services will be 11am Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield with Pastor Darryl Kenagy officiating. Burial will be in St. Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery in the town of Day, Marathon County.
Visitations will be from 9am Tuesday at Rembs Funeral Home until time of services.
Florence was born on April 22, 1921 in the town of McMillan to James and Katherine (Sell) Polivka. She attended McArthur Grade School and a 1939 graduate of Stratford High School.
On June 21, 1941, she was united in marriage to Ervin J. Reichert at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Ervin sadly died on May 6, 1993.
They operated a dairy farm in the town of Day until her retirement. Florence was very active in her church serving on the Ladies Aid, taught vacation bible school, and Sunday school. She could bake the best angel food cake.
She is survived by her three sons, Jerold (Donna) Reichert of Rudolph, their two sons, Rick of Columbia Heights, MN and Scott (Laura) Reichert of Wisconsin Rapids, daughter Olivia; Donald (Carol) Reichert of Larsen their two sons, Brad of Gilbert, AZ and Joel (Lisa) Reichert of Meza, AZ, sons Benjamin and Samuel; Dennis Reichert of Marathon City; daughter Heather (Michael) Blevins of Viroqua, son Grant and expecting a baby girl in August. She is further survived by two sisters, Marion Frederick and Lucille (Arnold) Panzer both of Marshfield.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Harold Polivka.
Memorials may be designated to St. Pauls Lutheran Church.
The family would like to thank the staff at Three Oaks for their compassionate care for our mom.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
DWayne L. Booth 44 of Marshfield passed away of natural causes at his home on Saturday, April 19th 2014.
Memorial services will be 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Rembs Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will be Thursday 2pm, April 24th at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, WI.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 2-6pm Wednesday at Rembs Funeral Home.
DWayne was born on February 24, 1970 in Marshfield, WI, son of Darryl and Nanc (Pietenpol) Booth. He grew up in Marshfield and graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1988. He toured with the George Carden Shrine Circus for a year, and later married Margaret B. Meshake on May 4, 1992. With a combined twenty years of service in the Marine Corps and Army National Guard, DWayne served four tours overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. He drove semi over the road for a couple years. At the time of his death, he was the manager at Baltus in Marshfield.
He enjoyed time with his family and friends, camping. He loved his music. He hosted many backyard barbecues and always had twice as much food as could be eaten.
He is survived by his wife Margaret Booth, son Rick (Melissa) Pahl of Duluth, daughter Lisa Pahl of Las Vegas, NV; mother Nanc (Rich) Pittman of Eau Claire; sister Danise (Steve) Taylor of Marshfield; brother Dan (Bobbie) Booth of St. Paul, MN; nieces Katie (Eric) Heiden, Elizabeth Taylor, Rebekah Taylor, and Hannah Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his father Darryl Booth and his sister Kristy (Booth) Licciardi.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Bertina I. Scheid, age 81, peacefully passed away April 19, 2014 at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 17 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Junction City. Rev. Dr. Timothy Roser will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until the time of services.
Bertina was born May 31, 1932 in Tomah, WI and raised by Frank and Grace Roberts. She was a 1950 graduate of Tomah High School. She married Charles Scheid June 2, 1956 in Dubuque, IA. The Scheids operated a dairy farm in Junction City, WI 1962 to 1984. In that time Bertina also worked for Del Monte foods and Figis.
She was a member of Ladies Aid at St. Pauls Lutheran church. Bertina also enjoyed travelling, her grandchildren, and a little gambling.
Bertina is survived by her sons Frank (Gayle) Scheid of Junction city, Jesse Scheid of Wisconsin Rapids, Doug (Connie) Scheid of Stevens Point, and Dan (Beth) Scheid of Junction City. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Bertina was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and 1 granddaughter.
The family would like to thank Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice, St Michaels Hospital, and CCW for their wonderful care while she was ill.
Martens/Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Gregory J. Kleifgen, 50 of City Point died at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 under the care of Black River Hospice.
Memorial services will be 10:30am Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home in Pittsville with Fr. Robert Nelson officiating. Burial will be in St. Joachims Cemetery at a later date.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 9am Saturday until time of services at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home.
Greg was born on November 30, 1963 in Marshfield to Donald and Joan (Wolf) Kleifgen. He attended Pittsville High School.
Greg was a loving and enjoyable young man. He loved to fish and hunt and enjoyed his fishing trips to Canada with his best friend Keith Leach. He drove truck for 27 years and had many miles over the road, visiting many states. His dream was to be an ice road trucker in Alaska. Greg worked seasonally for Borek Cranberry Company in City Point.
We loved our time with our brother. He had a unique sense of humor. We will miss him dearly.
We would like to thank Chris for all his help, taking care of him and being here when he needed him the most. Chris was a true friend to Greg, more like a son he never had.
We will miss you Greg.
Greg is survived by his daughter Alyssa (Ethan Byrns) Kleifgen of Black River Falls, his father Donald Kleifgen of City Point; siblings Deb (Mike) Scheurer of Pittsville, Tammy (Dale) Steponik of City Point, Mark (Johnalee) Kleifgen of Auburndale, Rose (Terry Quinlan) Kleifgen of Pittsville, Brenda (Dick) Jacobs of Willard, Mike (Lisa) Kleifgen of Clarksville, TN, Matthew (Holly) Kleifgen of Allegan, MI, and Lucretia (Lonnie) Macha of Pittsville. He is further survived by Auntie and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother Joan.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
James J. Spaulding, 90 of Marshfield died peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the Colonial Center in Colby.
Memorial service will be 6pm Friday, April 25, 2014 at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield with Fr. Jim Logan officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 5pm until time of service at Rembs Funeral Home.
James was born on August 16, 1923 in Marshfield to George and Louise (Stegbauer) Spaulding. He attended Sacred Heart School.
Jim worked at Hauke Moving for many years. He was a quiet, gentle man who would sit outside in the sun and watch the world go by.
He is survived by numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Services are pending.
Marie W. Norwood, 96 of Stratford died on Friday morning, April 25, 2014 at Golden Living Center Three Oaks in Marshfield.
Funeral services will be 11am Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Community Bible Church in Stratford. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Visitations will be from 4:30-6:30pmWednesday, April 30, 2014 at the Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford and again on Thursday at the church from 10am until time of services.
Marie was born on April 5, 1918 to Joseph and Margaret (Zophi) Sawicky. She attended school in the Stratford area.
She was married to Walter Schmidt on September 2, 1936 and he died on January 1, 1971. She then married Hershel Jack Norwood on June 25, 1977 in LaCrosse and he died on July 24, 2011.
Wally and Marie owned and operated Schmidt Fur Farm which started in 1936. They started out raising foxes, then in 1938 purchased mink and operated the farm for over 30 years. The fur farm became the Woodbrook Mobile Park in 1970.
Marie worked at Fischers Grill in Stratford which she later purchased and renamed Tip Top Grill. When Marie sold the restaurant, she and Jack moved into the elderly housing apartments on North Weber Avenue.
Marie is survived by her children Carol Knetter of Marshfield; Shirley Wunsch of Flagstaff, AZ; Ronald Schmidt of Brownsville, TX; James (Veronica) Schmidt of Stratford; Dennis (Janet) Schmidt of Stratford and Sheila (Gregory) Atchison of Wausau; 24 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren. She is further survived by a brother Raymond (Bernice) Sawicky of Anchorage, AK.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Walter and Jack, two brothers Donald and Harvey Sawicky and a sister Eleanor Bauman.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Robert J. Reigel, 81 of Marshfield died peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the House of The Dove in Marshfield.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30am Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Marshfield with Fr. Savarimthu Selvalaj officiating. Burial will be in Corpus Christi Catholic Cemetery in Bakerville.
Visitations will be from 4-8pm Wednesday at Rembs Funeral Home and again on Thursday at the church from 9:30am until service time. There will be a combined rosary service at 6:30pm Wednesday by the Parish and Knights of Columbus at the funeral home.
Bob was born on May 30, 1932 in town of Lincoln to William and Marcella (Schmitt) Reigel. He attended St. Marys School in Bakerville.
He was united in marriage to Kathleen H. Nikolay on June 23, 1956 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Rozellville.
Bob worked at Wilbert Vault Company prior to his employment at the Wisconsin Gas Company from where he retired after 33 years. While at the gas company he enjoyed helping on his farm in Richfield Township, which he purchased in 1956 and farmed until his illness. He was a volunteer fire fighter for Richfield Township. Bob loved to hunt and travel throughout the United States, Europe and Mexico. His favorite pastime was story telling.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen, three sons Randy (Sue) Reigel and Darrell (Jane) Reigel both of Marshfield, Scott (Nicole) Reigel of Columbus, GA; seven grandchildren, Katie, Tammy, Alison, Jenna, John, Peyton, and Cole Reigel. He is further survived by his siblings, Lavern Reigel of Hazelhurst, Clifford (Johnette) Reigel of Marshfield, Clara (Roger) Hartl of Auburndale, William (Pat) Reigel of Marshfield, Lyle (Victoria) Reigel Jacksonville, FL, Carol (Edwin) Becker of Mosinee, Richard (Tessa) Reigel of Moses Lake, WA, Shirley (Clifford) Hirsch of Mosinee and Jim (Diane) Reigel of Marshfield; two sisters-in-law Kristine Reigel of Marshfield and Doris Reigel of Racine.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Gerald Reigel, and a sister-in-law Irma Reigel.
Memorials may be designated in Bobs name to either Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the House of The Dove.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com