1923
Lucia
2009
Lucia Hieronimus
November 12, 1923 — October 17, 2009
Lucia “Lucy” Hieronimus, formerly of the town of Stettin died Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Palliative Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 12, 1923 in the town of Rib Falls to the late Max and Emma (Behnke) Reiche. On May 22, 1942 Lucy married Gilbert Hieronimus in Marathon. They dairy farmed in the town of Stettin until retiring in 1983. Lucy was accomplished in crocheting afgans and needlework. She enjoyed flower gardening and feeding and watching the birds. After retiring, Lucy and Gilbert enjoyed traveling all over the United States as well as their trip to Germany. Lucy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin where she was involved in the Ladies Aid and quilting.
She will be sadly missed by her three daughters, Joyce (Tom) Rakow of Marathon, Lois (Ron) Zahrt of Wausau, Sue (Dan) Thelen of Oregon, Wi, six grandchildren, Linda (Cavin) Thiery of St. Michael, MN, Jennifer (Tony) Podjaski of Marathon, Melissa (Kyle) Guyla of Sun Prairie, Laura (Scott) Schniffer of Eau Claire, Mike Zahrt of Wausau, Greg (Rebecca Poole) Thelen of Green Bay, three great grandchildren, Hayden and Donavan Guyla, and Allison Podjaski, two sisters-in-law, Gertrude and Wanda Reiche and many nieces and nephews. Lucy was preceded in death by Gilbert on May 3, 2001, her daughter, Nancy, three brothers, Leonard, Martin and Eldren Reiche, three sisters, Dorothea (Walter) Kohlwey, Loretta (Harry) Haehlke, Verna (Melvin) Schoeneck, and two brothers-in-law, Walter (Gertrude) Hall and Ervin (Elsie) Hieronimus.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. Reverend Phil Bogen will officiate. Burial will be in Stettin Christian Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.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 November 12, 1923 in the town of Rib Falls to the late Max and Emma (Behnke) Reiche. On May 22, 1942 Lucy married Gilbert Hieronimus in Marathon. They dairy farmed in the town of Stettin until retiring in 1983. Lucy was accomplished in crocheting afgans and needlework. She enjoyed flower gardening and feeding and watching the birds. After retiring, Lucy and Gilbert enjoyed traveling all over the United States as well as their trip to Germany. Lucy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin where she was involved in the Ladies Aid and quilting.
She will be sadly missed by her three daughters, Joyce (Tom) Rakow of Marathon, Lois (Ron) Zahrt of Wausau, Sue (Dan) Thelen of Oregon, Wi, six grandchildren, Linda (Cavin) Thiery of St. Michael, MN, Jennifer (Tony) Podjaski of Marathon, Melissa (Kyle) Guyla of Sun Prairie, Laura (Scott) Schniffer of Eau Claire, Mike Zahrt of Wausau, Greg (Rebecca Poole) Thelen of Green Bay, three great grandchildren, Hayden and Donavan Guyla, and Allison Podjaski, two sisters-in-law, Gertrude and Wanda Reiche and many nieces and nephews. Lucy was preceded in death by Gilbert on May 3, 2001, her daughter, Nancy, three brothers, Leonard, Martin and Eldren Reiche, three sisters, Dorothea (Walter) Kohlwey, Loretta (Harry) Haehlke, Verna (Melvin) Schoeneck, and two brothers-in-law, Walter (Gertrude) Hall and Ervin (Elsie) Hieronimus.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. Reverend Phil Bogen will officiate. Burial will be in Stettin Christian Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.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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