1921
Erna
2008
Erna Theis
August 28, 1921 — February 9, 2008
Erna Theis, 86, of Wausau passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born August 28, 1921 in Wausau to the late August and Louise (Schmitt) Lassow. On May 21, 1948, Erna married Norman Theis at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. In her earlier years, Erna had worked for Wausau Insurance as a keypunch operator, however her primary occupation was devoted homemaker. She was a lifelong member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church actively involved in the women's guild and teaching Sunday school for 25 years.
Survivors include her husband, Norman, her daughter, Luann Theis of Wausau, two brothers-in-law, Robert Theis of Wausau, Donald (Bernice) Theis of Hazelhurst, and a sister-in-law, Gladys LaHaye of Milwaukee. Erna was preceded in death by her infant brother, Oscar.
Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. Reverend Kenneth Schaub will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
She was born August 28, 1921 in Wausau to the late August and Louise (Schmitt) Lassow. On May 21, 1948, Erna married Norman Theis at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. In her earlier years, Erna had worked for Wausau Insurance as a keypunch operator, however her primary occupation was devoted homemaker. She was a lifelong member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church actively involved in the women's guild and teaching Sunday school for 25 years.
Survivors include her husband, Norman, her daughter, Luann Theis of Wausau, two brothers-in-law, Robert Theis of Wausau, Donald (Bernice) Theis of Hazelhurst, and a sister-in-law, Gladys LaHaye of Milwaukee. Erna was preceded in death by her infant brother, Oscar.
Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. Reverend Kenneth Schaub will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
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