Juanita Rose Schepp, age 81, died in her sleep on Sunday February 1, 2009 at her home.
Juanita was born January 26, 1928 in Merrill to the late Emil and Hilda (Goetsch) Woller. She married Roger Keith Schepp on March 22, 1952 in Wausau. Roger preceded her in death on August 7, 1978. Juanita had a love for crafting, gardening, and watching the birds in her backyard.
Survivors include two daughters; Melody (Frank) Pahkamaa of Calif., and Holly Mattox of Wausau, three grandchildren; Tessa and Molly Pahkamaa and Devon Kohentopp, and one sister Floretta Schwartz of Green Bay.
In addition to her parents and husband, Juanita was preceded in death by two sisters; Doris Karlen and Jean Rusch.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday February 6, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church on Stewart Ave., Wausau. The Reverend Gary Schultz will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, town of Maine.Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Helke Funeral Home, Wausau assisted the family with arrangements. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.