LaMoine Poeske

LaMoine Audrey Poeske, 98, Wausau, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston.

LaMoine was born November 7, 1918 to the late Albert and Herta (Drake) Johnson in Curtiss. She graduated from Curtiss High School and later married the love of her life, Arnold Poeske, on June 25, 1938 in Curtiss. The couple welcomed three sons: Dale, Marshall and Roger. For many years, LaMoine work for Grebe's Hardware. The couple shared a love for travel seeing many countries across the globe. LaMoine and Arnold celebrated 67 loving years together prior to his death on July 12, 2005.

LaMoine lived her life with three values: faith, family and charity. She had been a member of First English for several decades and was very active in the women's groups and teaching Sunday School for over 40 years. LaMoine dearly loved her family and delighted in every moment spent with them. She poured her love into her cooking and baking for them, as an excellent scratch cook LaMoine was well known for many things especially her candy and bars. Over the years, LaMoine knitted countless skull caps for soldier and beanies and scarves for babies. What is less known is that she budgeted a charitable donation every month, always knowing that it was important to help others in need. LaMoine will also be known for her quick wit and humor that she shared with family and friends.

LaMoine is survived by her daughter-in-law, Coreen Poeske; grandchildren, Daun Musch, Denise Mauer, Dale (Irinna) Poeske Jr., Dick Poeske, Heath (Missy) Poeske, Jason (Leslie) Poeske and Jennifer (Nick) Halsey; 10 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter; sister, Gerry (Earle) Pettis; and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her sons, Dale, Marshall and recently, Roger; and siblings, Orin and June.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Rib Mountain. Pastor Craig Swenson will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service on Wednesday at the church. There will be a private burial at Pine Grove Cemetery at a later time. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements; you may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.

Memorials may be directed to Saint Andrew Lutheran Church (3200 N Mountain Road, Wausau, WI 54401).

A special word of thanks goes to Dr. Rezwan Islam of Marshfield Clinic for his years of compassionate care and dedication to LaMoine. The family also appreciates the kindness and care from the staff of Applegate Terrace for their care of LaMoine over the past years.