Arline Gumtz

Arline Gumtz, 81, of Wausau passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Wausau Manor.

She was born July 18, 1934 in the town of Maine to the late Edwin and Elsie (Giese) Sturm. Arline attended school in the town of Maine and was a graduate of Wausau High School. On July 17, 1954 she married Vilas Gumtz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. They raised dairy cattle on their town of Berlin farm until retiring in 1983.

In her younger years, Arline enjoyed camping, Polka dancing, bowling and volunteering at the town of Berlin School library. Many days you could find her doing embroidery work, scrapbooking , watching Wheel of Fortune or cheering for the Brewers. She kept busy being involved with the St. Paul's Ladies Aid, Dime and Dollar and playing cards with family and friends. Arline always treasured the special times she spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her two sons, Gary (Jeanette) of Wausau, Brian (Gail) of Marathon, two daughters, Sharon (Bill) Ewert of Marathon, Bernette "Bernie" (Severn "Butch") Cyzan of Merrill, ten grandchildren, two step grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, her sister, Eleanore Koelsch of Wausau and many nieces and nephews. Arline was preceded in death by her husband, Vilas, son, Jerome, two brothers, John and Norman Sturm and two sisters, LaVila Schult and Edna Hackbarth.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 11329 Berlin Lane (Naugart). Reverend Nathaniel Biebert will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Wausau Manor and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for the kindness and compassion they gave Mom while she was in their care.