Edith Sulzer
March 11, 1920 — July 24, 2010
Edith was born March 11, 1920, the daughter of the late Maynard and Charlotte (Hotchkiss) James and grew up in the Wausau area. On January 18, 1941, she was united in marriage to Herbert Sulzer. Although Herbert was away from home during WWII, they kept in contact by sending postcards. They shared 57 years of marriage, enjoying life and raising their family. Edith especially enjoyed spending time at family cottage up north in Hazelhurst.
For the past 12 years, Edith lived in Rhinelander with her daughter, Carol, and her family. There she spent time with her grandchildren, crocheted afghans, played cards, and collected teddy bears. Edith was a talented seamstress, sewing beautiful wedding dresses in her early life for Stillmanks Bridal. She had a wonderful sense of humor and her timeless words of wisdom were, “Be Good”.
Edith M. Sulzer, 90, died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Friendly Villiage Nursing Home, Rhinelander, under the care of Ministry Hospice.
She will be missed by her family, including her daughter, Carol (Arleigh) Aschebrook, Rhinelander; son, James (Ann) Sulzer, Hazelhurst, WI; 5 grandchildren, Kristin (Karl) Uselman, Kim (Stephano) Mola, Todd (Jen) Sulzer, Shelley Robb, and Bobbi Jo Aschebrook; 9 great-grandchildren; and 4 sisters-in-law, Alice Sulzer, Clara Sulzer, Betty Gorski, and Gladys James
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Herbert, in 1998; and 3 brothers, Melvin, Howard, and Irving James.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 29th, at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Wausau. The Reverend Norman Boneck will officiate. Entombment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Family will receive guests beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the service, at the church.