Marilyn Frances Neu, 66, of Wausau died Thursday, February7, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with pneumonia.
Marilyn was born June 11, 1941 in St. Cloud, MN to the late Edward and Monica (Stanalaski) Luke. She married Joseph Neu Sr. on May 21, 1960 in Minnesota. She enjoyed her time with her family. Marilyn loved doing crafts, going to the casino, loved helping everyone in need and was a big supporter of Wausau Area Head Start.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Neu Sr., three daughters, Julie Neu, TamiJo (Steve) Niewolny, Monica (Scott) Wolff, all of Wausau, three sons, Jon Neu, Jae (Catherine) Neu all of Wausau, and Joe (Tammy) Neu Jr., of Weston, eighteen grandchildren, Ed (Faith) Neu, Merry (Kevin) Beliunas, Divine (Shane) Franklin, Christine Neu, Billy (Tara) Franklin Jr., Cody Neu, Mary Neu, Travis Franklin, Jeremy Neu, Samantha Neu, Matt Neu, Logan Neu, Justin Neu, Jacob Neu, Alesha Neu, Robert Neu, Brandon Niewolny, Dakota Neu, six great grandchildren, Austin Swiderski, Mikayla Neu, Kaitlyn Neu, Gabryelle Beliunas, Jaxon Neu, and Xavier Neu, four sisters, Sharon (Jim) Brown, Judy Kedrowski, Dorriane (Leonard) Umerski, Cathy (Warren) Valentine, and one brother, Donald (Joyce) Luke all of Minnesota. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Joseph Neu III, five brothers, Robert, Richard, Edward, John, and Norman, and one sister, Mary Ann.
The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. Father Steve Brice will officiate. 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.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.