Marion Hitz

Marion Elizabeth Hitz of Wausau died peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016.

She was born January 26, 1933 in Wausau to the late Daniel and Marie (Falske) Robare. Marion married the love of her life Mervin Hitz on February 24, 1961 in Pine City, MN. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1991. She was known for her exquisite cursive handwriting. Friends and family looked forward to her yearly Christmas cards just to see her beautiful penmanship. Marion was a wonderful cook and was best known for her chicken noodle soup and monstrous apple pies. She had an excellent work ethic, working at Family Heritage for over twenty years, winning "Employee of the Year" several times. She enjoyed day excursions with Mertz, gaming and watching baseball and the Packers.

Marion is survived by her children, Daniel Hassel of North Dakota, Lynn Larson Hanson of Port Richey, Fl, Donald "Craig" (Cindy) Hassel of Rothschild, Todd (Patty) Hitz of Wausau, nine grandchildren, Lief Larson, Lorrelle Larson, Allison Hassel, Danielle Hitz, Todd Hitz Jr., Kristin Hamilton, Lori Beach, Lindsey Hassel, Garrett Malik and seven great grandchildren. Marion was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Scott Hanson and three brothers, Walter Plautz, Karl Manthei and David Robare.

Marion was a woman who knew her own mind and lacked no courage in speaking it, which included her faith in Jesus Christ. We know with certainty she is in Heaven with those she loves and is at peace.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2016 at Bible Truth Chapel, 1600 N. 1st Ave., Wausau. Dr. Mark Richetto will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau and at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.

We wish to acknowledge Fayette Van Ryn, Ruth Middelhauve, the Nakhla family, the Dr. Mark Richetto family, Pete and Jean Hoff, Tom and Betty Sue Groth, Ruth Reinicke and Shelby, David and Sara Farrar, Mary Jane "Princess" Witty and Suzanne Witty and Mary and Howie Wolf for their unwavering care, friendship and compassion they gave Marion and our family.