Virginia "Ginny" Literski

Virginia “Ginny” L. Literski, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Wausau Manor, with her loving children by her side.

Virginia was born in the Town of Rietbrock on August 13, 1927, to the late Phillip and Lucy (Kreft) Myszka. She married Leo Literski at St. Anthony’s in Athens on June 12, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1986.

She is survived by her children, James (Sherry) Literski, JoAnn (Randy) Hargraves, Duane (Linda) Literski, Florine (Tom) Bunkelman, Ralph (Tammy) Literski and Michalene; grandchildren, Marsha (Craig) Groshek, Jill (Matt) Dahlke, Amy (Jeffrey) Maxwell, Ross Literski, Steven (Yamile) and, Scott (Fiancé Kely’s) Hargraves, Mistie (Matt) Mollner, Ashley (Jeremy) Scott, Dustin (Tracy) Literski, Brooke, Brent, and Brodie Bunkelman, Cole Literski, Brandon (Amanda), Garett (Katie) and Macey Bunkelman. She is further survived by her great-grandchildren, Allyssa, Evan, Brayden, Andrew, Sawyer, Marques, William, Samuel, Hattie, Skyler, Brittan, Evelyn, Elise, Lauren, Claire, and Aubrey. She is further survived by her sister-in-laws, Marcella and Betty Literski, along with many cousins.

In addition to her husband, Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Leonard.

Virginia was the wife of a farmer and a homemaker. She would spend countless hours helping in the barn before coming in and caring for her family; who were always her priority. Early in life, Virginia worked at a hospital in Chicago and was a nanny. After her husband passed she was employed at IGA in Rib Mountain, Tanglewood Lanes and did cleaning for Wanserski Dental Office.

Virginia was a member of the Rosary Society and Ladies Foresters. She enjoyed baking, gardening, going to church picnics, traveling and playing bingo and watching the Green Bay Packers. But most important to her were her family, friends and being a caregiver to others. She was known as the “Candy Lady” at Wausau Manor, always sharing her chocolate treats. “Ginny” would knit caps for the women’s shelter, crochet prayer shawls and was loved by everyone at the Manor. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Parish, R444 County Rd U, Poniatowski. Father Tom Huff will officiate. Visitation will take place from 4:30 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2018 with a Rosary to take place at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will take place again from 9:30 am until the time of services. All to take place at the church. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visit the website at Helke.com

A special thank you to the staff at Wausau Manor and Aspirus Hospital for all the caring and loving attention to mom.