1929
Audrey
2009
Audrey Gast
September 13, 1929 — February 13, 2009
Audrey Mildred Gast, 79, Wausau, went to be with her Lord, Jesus, Friday, February 13, 2009Rib Mountain.
Audrey was born September 13, 1929 in Wausau to the late Charles and Laura (Ellefsen) Raatz. She graduated from Birnamwood High School. On September 18, 1948 she married the love of her life, “Herm” Gast in Aniwa. Audrey and Herm were devoted parents raising three children: Steven, Julie and Jaynee. The couple spent 54 loving years together prior to Herm’s death December 11, 2002.
Many words can be used to describe Audrey but the best is beautiful. She had a wonderful outlook on life and positive attitude along with a true heart of gold. She became a devoted grandmother and delighted in being surrounded by her grandkids. Audrey would light up on the darkest day at the sound or sight of one of her grandchildren. She raised her kids with a strong sense of family which they have in turn passed on. Audrey also passed on her strong faith in God and her devotion to First English Lutheran Church where she was a member for over 50 years. In her free time, Audrey enjoyed to sew and bake many wonderful treats.
Audrey is survived by her beloved children; Steven (Tammy) Gast of Coon Rapids, MN, Julie (Eric) Meyer of Minonk, IL, and Jaynee (Charlie) Hoerter of Wausau; nine grandchildren, Ashlie, Laura, Zack, Madalyn, Myndi, Brett, Jacob, Emilee and Chad. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruth Erickson and Linda (Harry) Jensen of Antigo; brother, Arlen (Joyce) Raatz of Aniwa; among many other extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 16, 2009 at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. Pastor Scott Mann will be officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau and resume one hour before the funeral at the church. Burial will be in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Easton. You may sign our family guestbook at www.helke.com. surrounded by her loving children at her daughter’s home in
A heartfelt thank you goes to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice and Dr. Brian Smith for their wonderful and loving care of Audrey.
In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to First English Lutheran Church, Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice or the American Heart Association.
Audrey was born September 13, 1929 in Wausau to the late Charles and Laura (Ellefsen) Raatz. She graduated from Birnamwood High School. On September 18, 1948 she married the love of her life, “Herm” Gast in Aniwa. Audrey and Herm were devoted parents raising three children: Steven, Julie and Jaynee. The couple spent 54 loving years together prior to Herm’s death December 11, 2002.
Many words can be used to describe Audrey but the best is beautiful. She had a wonderful outlook on life and positive attitude along with a true heart of gold. She became a devoted grandmother and delighted in being surrounded by her grandkids. Audrey would light up on the darkest day at the sound or sight of one of her grandchildren. She raised her kids with a strong sense of family which they have in turn passed on. Audrey also passed on her strong faith in God and her devotion to First English Lutheran Church where she was a member for over 50 years. In her free time, Audrey enjoyed to sew and bake many wonderful treats.
Audrey is survived by her beloved children; Steven (Tammy) Gast of Coon Rapids, MN, Julie (Eric) Meyer of Minonk, IL, and Jaynee (Charlie) Hoerter of Wausau; nine grandchildren, Ashlie, Laura, Zack, Madalyn, Myndi, Brett, Jacob, Emilee and Chad. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruth Erickson and Linda (Harry) Jensen of Antigo; brother, Arlen (Joyce) Raatz of Aniwa; among many other extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 16, 2009 at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. Pastor Scott Mann will be officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau and resume one hour before the funeral at the church. Burial will be in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Easton. You may sign our family guestbook at www.helke.com. surrounded by her loving children at her daughter’s home in
A heartfelt thank you goes to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice and Dr. Brian Smith for their wonderful and loving care of Audrey.
In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to First English Lutheran Church, Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice or the American Heart Association.
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